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

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What are the main differences between maraschino cherries and mandarin oranges?

  • Maraschino cherries are richer in copper and fiber, while mandarin oranges are higher in vitamin C and vitamin B6.
  • Mandarin oranges' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 30% higher.
  • Mandarin oranges have 4 times less sugar than maraschino cherries. Maraschino cherries have 38.77g of sugar, while mandarin oranges have 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.
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%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.9%
Contains more IronIron +186.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +240.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +271.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +690.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +566.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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% 0.67% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0.08% 3.2% 1.2% 0% 3.8% 0% 2.3%
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% 11% 4% 0% 15% 8.3% 7.1% 13% 18% 0% 0% 12% 5.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1600%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 CarbsCarbs +214.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +268.2%
Contains more FatsFats +47.6%
Contains more WaterWater +48.7%
Contains more OtherOther +12.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 34% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.055 g
24% 37% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.065 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.
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 DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 26.7mg 30%
Copper 0.143mg 0.042mg 11%
Carbs 41.97g 13.34g 10%
Calories 165kcal 53kcal 6%
Fiber 3.2g 1.8g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.078mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.058mg 5%
Vitamin A 2µg 34µg 4%
Iron 0.43mg 0.15mg 4%
Folate 0µg 16µg 4%
Potassium 21mg 166mg 4%
Fructose 2.4g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.054mg 0.216mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.036mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.004mg 0.376mg 2%
Calcium 54mg 37mg 2%
Zinc 0.26mg 0.07mg 2%
Phosphorus 3mg 20mg 2%
Magnesium 4mg 12mg 2%
Choline 4.3mg 10.2mg 1%
Manganese 0.012mg 0.039mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.2mg 1%
Protein 0.22g 0.81g 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0µg 1%
Fats 0.21g 0.31g 0%
Net carbs 38.77g 11.54g N/A
Sugar 38.77g 10.58g N/A
Sodium 4mg 2mg 0%
Selenium 0.2µg 0.1µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.039g 0.039g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.049g 0.06g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 0.065g 0%
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0%
Threonine 0.016mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0%
Leucine 0.028mg 0%
Lysine 0.032mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0%
Valine 0.021mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maraschino cherry Mandarin orange
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
1%
Maraschino cherry
14%
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.