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Maraschino cherry vs. Cockles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Maraschino cherry and Cockles?

  • Cockles have more Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2 than Maraschino cherry.
  • Cockles' daily need coverage for Iron is 197% higher.
  • Cockles have 2 times less Calcium than Maraschino cherry. Maraschino cherry has 54mg of Calcium, while Cockles have 30mg.

We used Maraschino cherries, canned, drained and Cockles, raw (Alaska Native) types in this comparison.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +3667.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 17% 3% 2% 2% 1% 8% 48% 2% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 608% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +3667.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79900%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 4% 2% 0% 0% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 47% 60% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +793%
Contains more Protein +6036.4%
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Water +37.6%
Contains more Other +597%
42% 57%
Protein: 0.22 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 41.97 g
Water: 57.27 g
Other: 0.33 g
14% 5% 79% 2%
Protein: 13.5 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 4.7 g
Water: 78.8 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Carbs +793%
Contains more Protein +6036.4%
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Water +37.6%
Contains more Other +597%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maraschino cherry Cockles Opinion
Net carbs 38.77g 4.7g Maraschino cherry
Protein 0.22g 13.5g Cockles
Fats 0.21g 0.7g Cockles
Carbs 41.97g 4.7g Maraschino cherry
Calories 165kcal 79kcal Maraschino cherry
Sugar 38.77g Cockles
Fiber 3.2g Maraschino cherry
Calcium 54mg 30mg Maraschino cherry
Iron 0.43mg 16.2mg Cockles
Magnesium 4mg Maraschino cherry
Phosphorus 3mg Maraschino cherry
Potassium 21mg Maraschino cherry
Sodium 4mg Cockles
Zinc 0.26mg Maraschino cherry
Copper 0.143mg Maraschino cherry
Manganese 0.012mg Maraschino cherry
Selenium 0.2µg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin A 45IU Maraschino cherry
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin E 0.05mg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.01mg Cockles
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.2mg Cockles
Vitamin B3 0.004mg 3.2mg Cockles
Vitamin B5 0.054mg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin B6 0.005mg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin K 1.5µg Maraschino cherry
Saturated Fat 0.039g Cockles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.049g Maraschino cherry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g Maraschino cherry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
1%
Maraschino cherry
9%
Cockles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Maraschino cherry
62%
Cockles

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cockles
Cockles contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Maraschino cherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167766/nutrients
  2. Cockles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169803/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.