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Cranberry vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cranberry and Mandarin orange?

  • Cranberry is richer in Manganese, Vitamin E , and Fiber, while Mandarin orange is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Mandarin orange's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 14% higher.
  • Mandarin orange has 7 times less Manganese than Cranberry. Cranberry has 0.267mg of Manganese, while Mandarin orange has 0.039mg.
  • Cranberry is lower in Sugar.

We used Cranberries, raw 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.
Cranberry
Cranberry
4
:
4
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Iron +53.3%
Contains more Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +584.6%
Contains more Calcium +362.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.8%
Contains more Potassium +107.5%
Equal in Sodium - 2
Equal in Selenium - 0.1
Cranberry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 5% 5% 8% 1% 3% 19% 35% 1%
Mandarin orange
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 6% 9% 9% 15% 1% 2% 14% 6% 1%
Contains more Iron +53.3%
Contains more Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +584.6%
Contains more Calcium +362.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.8%
Contains more Potassium +107.5%
Equal in Sodium - 2
Equal in Selenium - 0.1

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.
Cranberry
Cranberry
3
:
7
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Vitamin E +560%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +981%
Contains more Vitamin C +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +272.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.8%
Contains more Folate +1500%
Cranberry
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 27% 0% 47% 3% 5% 2% 18% 14% 1% 0% 13%
Mandarin orange
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 E +560%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +981%
Contains more Vitamin C +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +272.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.8%
Contains more Folate +1500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cranberry
Cranberry
1
:
4
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Protein +76.1%
Contains more Fats +138.5%
Contains more Carbs +11.4%
Contains more Other +208.3%
Equal in Water - 85.17
Cranberry
12% 87%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 11.97 g
Water: 87.32 g
Other: 0.12 g
Mandarin orange
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more Protein +76.1%
Contains more Fats +138.5%
Contains more Carbs +11.4%
Contains more Other +208.3%
Equal in Water - 85.17

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cranberry
Cranberry
1
:
2
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +233.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.2%
Cranberry
10% 22% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.055 g
Mandarin orange
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +233.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cranberry
Cranberry
1
:
2
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Glucose +61.5%
Contains more Sucrose +3681.3%
Contains more Fructose +258.2%
Cranberry
4% 81% 16%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.16 g
Glucose: 3.44 g
Fructose: 0.67 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Mandarin orange
57% 20% 23%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 6.05 g
Glucose: 2.13 g
Fructose: 2.4 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +61.5%
Contains more Sucrose +3681.3%
Contains more Fructose +258.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cranberry Mandarin orange Opinion
Net carbs 8.37g 11.54g Mandarin orange
Protein 0.46g 0.81g Mandarin orange
Fats 0.13g 0.31g Mandarin orange
Carbs 11.97g 13.34g Mandarin orange
Calories 46kcal 53kcal Mandarin orange
Fructose 0.67g 2.4g Mandarin orange
Sugar 4.27g 10.58g Cranberry
Fiber 3.6g 1.8g Cranberry
Calcium 8mg 37mg Mandarin orange
Iron 0.23mg 0.15mg Cranberry
Magnesium 6mg 12mg Mandarin orange
Phosphorus 11mg 20mg Mandarin orange
Potassium 80mg 166mg Mandarin orange
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Zinc 0.09mg 0.07mg Cranberry
Copper 0.056mg 0.042mg Cranberry
Manganese 0.267mg 0.039mg Cranberry
Selenium 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin A 63IU 681IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 34µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 1.32mg 0.2mg Cranberry
Vitamin C 14mg 26.7mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.058mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.036mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B3 0.101mg 0.376mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.216mg Cranberry
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.078mg Mandarin orange
Folate 1µg 16µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin K 5µg 0µg Cranberry
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.002mg Cranberry
Threonine 0.028mg 0.016mg Cranberry
Isoleucine 0.033mg 0.017mg Cranberry
Leucine 0.053mg 0.028mg Cranberry
Lysine 0.039mg 0.032mg Cranberry
Methionine 0.003mg 0.002mg Cranberry
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.018mg Cranberry
Valine 0.045mg 0.021mg Cranberry
Histidine 0.018mg 0.011mg Cranberry
Saturated Fat 0.008g 0.039g Cranberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 0.06g Mandarin orange
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 0.065g Mandarin orange

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cranberry 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
11%
Cranberry
17%
Mandarin orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cranberry
7%
Mandarin orange

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.31g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.031g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Cranberry
Cranberry is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cranberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171722/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.