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Elderberry vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Elderberry and Mandarin orange?

  • Elderberry has more Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C than Mandarin orange.
  • Elderberry's daily need coverage for Fiber is 21% higher.
  • Mandarin orange has 11 times less Iron than Elderberry. Elderberry has 1.6mg of Iron, while Mandarin orange has 0.15mg.

We used Elderberries, 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.
Contains more Iron +966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +95%
Contains more Potassium +68.7%
Contains more Zinc +57.1%
Contains more Copper +45.2%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Equal in Calcium - 37
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 4% 17% 25% 1% 3% 21% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 6% 9% 9% 15% 1% 2% 14% 6% 1%
Contains more Iron +966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +95%
Contains more Potassium +68.7%
Contains more Zinc +57.1%
Contains more Copper +45.2%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Equal in Calcium - 37

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 C +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +194.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.3%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 36% 0% 0% 120% 18% 14% 10% 9% 54% 5% 0% 0%
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 C +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +194.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.3%
Contains more Folate +166.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +61.3%
Contains more Carbs +37.9%
Contains more Other +73%
Contains more Protein +22.7%
Equal in Water - 85.17
18% 80%
Protein: 0.66 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 18.4 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.64 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 Fats +61.3%
Contains more Carbs +37.9%
Contains more Other +73%
Contains more Protein +22.7%
Equal in Water - 85.17

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -41%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +280%
7% 23% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.247 g
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +280%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elderberry Mandarin orange Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 11.54g Mandarin orange
Protein 0.66g 0.81g Mandarin orange
Fats 0.5g 0.31g Elderberry
Carbs 18.4g 13.34g Elderberry
Calories 73kcal 53kcal Elderberry
Fructose 2.4g Mandarin orange
Sugar 10.58g Elderberry
Fiber 7g 1.8g Elderberry
Calcium 38mg 37mg Elderberry
Iron 1.6mg 0.15mg Elderberry
Magnesium 5mg 12mg Mandarin orange
Phosphorus 39mg 20mg Elderberry
Potassium 280mg 166mg Elderberry
Sodium 6mg 2mg Mandarin orange
Zinc 0.11mg 0.07mg Elderberry
Copper 0.061mg 0.042mg Elderberry
Manganese 0.039mg Mandarin orange
Selenium 0.6µg 0.1µg Elderberry
Vitamin A 600IU 681IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 30µg 34µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 0.2mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin C 36mg 26.7mg Elderberry
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.058mg Elderberry
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.036mg Elderberry
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.376mg Elderberry
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.216mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.078mg Elderberry
Folate 6µg 16µg Mandarin orange
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.002mg Elderberry
Threonine 0.027mg 0.016mg Elderberry
Isoleucine 0.027mg 0.017mg Elderberry
Leucine 0.06mg 0.028mg Elderberry
Lysine 0.026mg 0.032mg Mandarin orange
Methionine 0.014mg 0.002mg Elderberry
Phenylalanine 0.04mg 0.018mg Elderberry
Valine 0.033mg 0.021mg Elderberry
Histidine 0.015mg 0.011mg Elderberry
Saturated Fat 0.023g 0.039g Elderberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g 0.06g Elderberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.247g 0.065g Elderberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Elderberry 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
22%
Elderberry
17%
Mandarin orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Elderberry
7%
Mandarin orange

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.58g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Elderberry
Elderberry is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Elderberry
Elderberry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Elderberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171727/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.