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Maraschino cherry vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Maraschino cherry and Mandarin orange?

  • Maraschino cherry is richer in Copper, and Fiber, while Mandarin orange is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Mandarin orange's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 30% higher.
  • Mandarin orange has 4 times less Sugar than Maraschino cherry. Maraschino cherry has 38.77g of Sugar, while Mandarin orange has 10.58g.

We used Maraschino cherries, canned, drained and Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw 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 +45.9%
Contains more Iron +186.7%
Contains more Zinc +271.4%
Contains more Copper +240.5%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +566.7%
Contains more Potassium +690.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Manganese +225%
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 12% 6% 9% 9% 15% 1% 2% 14% 6% 1%
Contains more Calcium +45.9%
Contains more Iron +186.7%
Contains more Zinc +271.4%
Contains more Copper +240.5%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +566.7%
Contains more Potassium +690.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Manganese +225%

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 K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1413.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1460%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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 41% 4% 0% 89% 15% 9% 8% 13% 18% 12% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1413.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1460%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +214.6%
Contains more Protein +268.2%
Contains more Fats +47.6%
Contains more Water +48.7%
Contains more Other +12.1%
42% 57%
Protein: 0.22 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 41.97 g
Water: 57.27 g
Other: 0.33 g
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more Carbs +214.6%
Contains more Protein +268.2%
Contains more Fats +47.6%
Contains more Water +48.7%
Contains more Other +12.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.039
27% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.055 g
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.039

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 Mandarin orange
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maraschino cherry Mandarin orange Opinion
Net carbs 38.77g 11.54g Maraschino cherry
Protein 0.22g 0.81g Mandarin orange
Fats 0.21g 0.31g Mandarin orange
Carbs 41.97g 13.34g Maraschino cherry
Calories 165kcal 53kcal Maraschino cherry
Fructose 2.4g Mandarin orange
Sugar 38.77g 10.58g Mandarin orange
Fiber 3.2g 1.8g Maraschino cherry
Calcium 54mg 37mg Maraschino cherry
Iron 0.43mg 0.15mg Maraschino cherry
Magnesium 4mg 12mg Mandarin orange
Phosphorus 3mg 20mg Mandarin orange
Potassium 21mg 166mg Mandarin orange
Sodium 4mg 2mg Mandarin orange
Zinc 0.26mg 0.07mg Maraschino cherry
Copper 0.143mg 0.042mg Maraschino cherry
Manganese 0.012mg 0.039mg Mandarin orange
Selenium 0.2µg 0.1µg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin A 45IU 681IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 34µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.2mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin C 0mg 26.7mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.058mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.036mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B3 0.004mg 0.376mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B5 0.054mg 0.216mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.078mg Mandarin orange
Folate 0µg 16µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0µg Maraschino cherry
Tryptophan 0.002mg Mandarin orange
Threonine 0.016mg Mandarin orange
Isoleucine 0.017mg Mandarin orange
Leucine 0.028mg Mandarin orange
Lysine 0.032mg Mandarin orange
Methionine 0.002mg Mandarin orange
Phenylalanine 0.018mg Mandarin orange
Valine 0.021mg Mandarin orange
Histidine 0.011mg Mandarin orange
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.039g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.049g 0.06g Mandarin orange
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 0.065g Mandarin orange

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maraschino cherry Mandarin orange
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
1%
Maraschino cherry
17%
Mandarin orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Maraschino cherry
7%
Mandarin orange

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.039 g)
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. Maraschino cherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167766/nutrients
  2. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/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.