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Watermelon vs. Maraschino cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Watermelon and Maraschino cherry

  • Watermelon is richer in Vitamin C, yet Maraschino cherry is richer in Copper, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Maraschino cherry is 11% higher.
  • Watermelon contains less Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Watermelon, raw and Maraschino cherries, canned, drained.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 2.1% 9.9% 9% 14% 2.7% 4.7% 0.13% 5% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 16% 1.9% 16% 48% 7.1% 1.3% 0.52% 1.6% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +433.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +266.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +216.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +671.4%
Contains more IronIron +79.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +240.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +160%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 27% 34% 1% 0% 8.3% 4.8% 3.3% 13% 10% 0% 0.25% 2.3% 2.2%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 2.7% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0.08% 3.2% 1.2% 0% 3.8% 0% 2.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1164.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4350%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +309.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +800%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1400%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.05mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~4.3mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 91%
Protein: 0.61 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.45 g
Other: 0.24 g
42% 57%
Protein: 0.22 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 41.97 g
Water: 57.27 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +177.3%
Contains more WaterWater +59.7%
Contains more FatsFats +40%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +455.9%
Contains more OtherOther +37.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 36% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
27% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.055 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -59%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +32.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.055g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Watermelon Maraschino cherry
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watermelon Maraschino cherry Opinion
Calories 30kcal 165kcal Maraschino cherry
Protein 0.61g 0.22g Watermelon
Fats 0.15g 0.21g Maraschino cherry
Vitamin C 8.1mg 0mg Watermelon
Net carbs 7.15g 38.77g Maraschino cherry
Carbs 7.55g 41.97g Maraschino cherry
Magnesium 10mg 4mg Watermelon
Calcium 7mg 54mg Maraschino cherry
Potassium 112mg 21mg Watermelon
Iron 0.24mg 0.43mg Maraschino cherry
Sugar 6.2g 38.77g Watermelon
Fiber 0.4g 3.2g Maraschino cherry
Copper 0.042mg 0.143mg Maraschino cherry
Zinc 0.1mg 0.26mg Maraschino cherry
Phosphorus 11mg 3mg Watermelon
Sodium 1mg 4mg Watermelon
Vitamin A 569IU 45IU Watermelon
Vitamin A 28µg 2µg Watermelon
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.05mg
Manganese 0.038mg 0.012mg Watermelon
Selenium 0.4µg 0.2µg Watermelon
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0mg Watermelon
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0mg Watermelon
Vitamin B3 0.178mg 0.004mg Watermelon
Vitamin B5 0.221mg 0.054mg Watermelon
Vitamin B6 0.045mg 0.005mg Watermelon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.5µg Maraschino cherry
Folate 3µg 0µg Watermelon
Choline 4.1mg 4.3mg Maraschino cherry
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.039g Watermelon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g 0.049g Maraschino cherry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.055g Maraschino cherry
Tryptophan 0.007mg Watermelon
Threonine 0.027mg Watermelon
Isoleucine 0.019mg Watermelon
Leucine 0.018mg Watermelon
Lysine 0.062mg Watermelon
Methionine 0.006mg Watermelon
Phenylalanine 0.015mg Watermelon
Valine 0.016mg Watermelon
Histidine 0.006mg Watermelon
Fructose 3.36g Watermelon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Watermelon Maraschino cherry
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Watermelon
1%
Maraschino cherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Watermelon
10%
Maraschino cherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watermelon
Watermelon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
Which food is cheaper?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Watermelon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167765/nutrients
  2. Maraschino cherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167766/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.