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

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

  • Mandarin orange is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, while Maraschino cherry is higher in Copper, and Fiber.
  • Mandarin orange's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 30% higher.
  • Mandarin orange is lower in Sugar.

We used Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Maraschino cherries, canned, drained 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 11% 15% 5.6% 14% 1.9% 8.6% 0.26% 5.1% 0.55%
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 +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +690.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +566.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +225%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.9%
Contains more IronIron +186.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +240.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +271.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%

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 89% 41% 4% 0% 15% 8.3% 7.1% 13% 18% 0% 0% 12% 5.6%
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 +1413.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +9300%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1460%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +137.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 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 +268.2%
Contains more FatsFats +47.6%
Contains more WaterWater +48.7%
Contains more OtherOther +12.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +214.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.065 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +22.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18.2%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.039g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mandarin orange Maraschino cherry
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 Mandarin orange Maraschino cherry Opinion
Calories 53kcal 165kcal Maraschino cherry
Protein 0.81g 0.22g Mandarin orange
Fats 0.31g 0.21g Mandarin orange
Vitamin C 26.7mg 0mg Mandarin orange
Net carbs 11.54g 38.77g Maraschino cherry
Carbs 13.34g 41.97g Maraschino cherry
Magnesium 12mg 4mg Mandarin orange
Calcium 37mg 54mg Maraschino cherry
Potassium 166mg 21mg Mandarin orange
Iron 0.15mg 0.43mg Maraschino cherry
Sugar 10.58g 38.77g Mandarin orange
Fiber 1.8g 3.2g Maraschino cherry
Copper 0.042mg 0.143mg Maraschino cherry
Zinc 0.07mg 0.26mg Maraschino cherry
Phosphorus 20mg 3mg Mandarin orange
Sodium 2mg 4mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin A 681IU 45IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A 34µg 2µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.05mg Mandarin orange
Manganese 0.039mg 0.012mg Mandarin orange
Selenium 0.1µg 0.2µg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 0.004mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B5 0.216mg 0.054mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.005mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin K 0µg 1.5µg Maraschino cherry
Folate 16µg 0µg Mandarin orange
Choline 10.2mg 4.3mg Mandarin orange
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.039g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0.049g Mandarin orange
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 0.055g Mandarin orange
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
Fructose 2.4g Mandarin orange

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mandarin orange 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
16%
Mandarin orange
1%
Maraschino cherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
10%
Maraschino cherry

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. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/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.