Maraschino cherries vs Acerola
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Maraschino cherries 165
Acerola 32
Protein (g)
Maraschino cherries 0.220
Acerola 0.400
Carbs (g)
Maraschino cherries 42.0
Acerola 7.69
Fat (g)
Maraschino cherries 0.210
Acerola 0.300
Fiber (g)
Maraschino cherries 3.20
Acerola 1.10
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw — 0.400g vs 0.220g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw — 32 vs 165 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Maraschino cherries | Acerola | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 165 kcal | 32 kcal | +416% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 57.3 g | 91.4 g | -37% |
| Protein | 0.220 g | 0.400 g | -45% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.210 g | 0.300 g | -30% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 42.0 g | 7.69 g | +446% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.20 g | 1.10 g | +191% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.039 g | 0.068 g | -43% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.049 g | 0.082 g | -40% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 1678 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0 mg | 0.020 mg | -100% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0 mg | 0.060 mg | -100% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.004 mg | 0.400 mg | -99% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.054 mg | 0.309 mg | -83% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.005 mg | 0.009 mg | -44% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 0 ug | 14.0 ug | -100% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 4.30 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 2.00 ug | 38.0 ug | -95% |
| Carotene, beta | 27.0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.050 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 54.0 mg | 12.0 mg | +350% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.430 mg | 0.200 mg | +115% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 4.00 mg | 18.0 mg | -78% |
| Phosphorus, P | 3.00 mg | 11.0 mg | -73% |
| Potassium, K | 21.0 mg | 146 mg | -86% |
| Sodium, Na | 4.00 mg | 7.00 mg | -43% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.260 mg | 0.100 mg | +160% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.143 mg | 0.086 mg | +66% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.012 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 0.200 ug | 0.600 ug | -67% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 690 kj | 134 kj | +415% |
| Ash | 0.340 g | 0.200 g | +70% |
| Total Sugars | 38.8 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 0 ug | 14.0 ug | -100% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 0 ug | 14.0 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 45.0 IU | 767 IU | -94% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 59.0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 1.50 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.001 g | 0.002 g | -50% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.029 g | 0.048 g | -40% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.010 g | 0.016 g | -38% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.001 g | 0.001 g | = |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.049 g | 0.081 g | -40% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.055 g | 0.090 g | -39% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.028 g | 0.046 g | -39% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.027 g | 0.044 g | -39% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — | |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — | |
| Apigenin | — | 0 mg | |
| Luteolin | — | 0 mg | |
| Kaempferol | — | 1.05 mg | |
| Myricetin | — | 0 mg | |
| Quercetin | — | 4.74 mg | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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