Cherries vs. Yellow Corn
Nutrition comparison of Cherries and Cooked Yellow Corn
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cherries
versus
cooked
yellow corn
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cherries and yellow corn:
- Both yellow corn and cherries are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Yellow corn has 65% less sugar than cherry.
- Yellow corn has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cherries (Cherries, sweet, raw) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cherry has 34% less calories than yellow corn - yellow corn has 96 calories per 100 grams and cherry has 63 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cherries is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to yellow corn per calorie. Cherries has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:3 and for yellow corn, 12:76:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cherries | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 76% |
| Fat | 3% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Yellow corn and cherries contain similar amounts of carbs - yellow corn has 21g of total carbs per 100 grams and cherry has 16g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both yellow corn and cherries are high in dietary fiber. Yellow corn has 14% more dietary fiber than cherry - yellow corn has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cherry has 2.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Yellow corn has 65% less sugar than cherry - yellow corn has 4.5g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry has 12.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Yellow corn has 222% more protein than cherry - yellow corn has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and cherry has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both yellow corn and cherries are low in saturated fat - yellow corn has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cherry has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Yellow corn and cherries contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - yellow corn has 5.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cherry has 7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Yellow corn and cherries contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - yellow corn has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cherry has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Yellow corn and cherries contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - yellow corn has 0.09mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cherry has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Yellow corn and cherries contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yellow corn has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cherry has 2.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Yellow corn has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both cherries and yellow corn contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Cherries | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.027 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.033 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.154 MG | 1.683 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.199 MG | 0.792 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cherry has 333% more calcium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and cherry has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Yellow corn and cherries contain similar amounts of iron - yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron per 100 grams and cherry has 0.36mg of iron.
potassium
Both yellow corn and cherries are high in potassium. Yellow corn is very similar to yellow corn for potassium - yellow corn has 218mg of potassium per 100 grams and cherry has 222mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both cherries and yellow corn contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Cherries | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 38 UG | 66 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 85 UG | 906 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 23 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both cherries and yellow corn contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cherries | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, yellow corn has more linoleic acid than cherry per 100 grams.
| Cherries | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.027 G | 0.586 G |
| Total | 0.027 G | 0.586 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Cherries (Cherries, sweet, raw) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does yellow corn or cherries contain more calories in 100 grams?Cherry has 30% less calories than yellow corn - yellow corn has 96 calories in 100g and cherry has 63 calories.
Does yellow corn or cherries have more carbohydrates?
By weight, yellow corn and cherries contain similar amounts of carbs - yellow corn has 21g of carbs for 100g and cherry has 16g of carbohydrates.
Does yellow corn or cherries contain more potassium?
Both yellow corn and cherries are high in potassium. Yellow corn is very similar to yellow corn for potassium - yellow corn has 218mg of potassium in 100 grams and cherry has 222mg of potassium.