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Loquat vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Loquat and Mandarin orange

  • Loquat has less Vitamin C.
  • Mandarin orange's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 29% more.
  • Loquat has 2 times more Potassium than Mandarin orange. Loquat has 266mg of Potassium, while Mandarin orange has 166mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Loquats, raw and Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw.

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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 +86.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +35%
Contains more Potassium +60.2%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Manganese +279.5%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Calcium +131.3%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Copper - 0.042
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 12% 24% 1% 2% 14% 20% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 6% 9% 9% 15% 1% 2% 14% 6% 1%
Contains more Iron +86.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +35%
Contains more Potassium +60.2%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Manganese +279.5%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Calcium +131.3%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Copper - 0.042

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.
Loquat
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Contains more Vitamin A +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +2570%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +205.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +108.9%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 92% 0% 0% 4% 5% 6% 4% 0% 24% 11% 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 A +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +2570%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +205.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +108.9%
Contains more Folate +14.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +35.1%
Contains more Protein +88.4%
Contains more Fats +55%
Equal in Carbs - 13.34
Equal in Water - 85.17
12% 87%
Protein: 0.43 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 12.14 g
Water: 86.73 g
Other: 0.5 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 Other +35.1%
Contains more Protein +88.4%
Contains more Fats +55%
Equal in Carbs - 13.34
Equal in Water - 85.17

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +650%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.039
29% 6% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +650%
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.
Loquat Mandarin orange
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Loquat Mandarin orange Opinion
Net carbs 10.44g 11.54g Mandarin orange
Protein 0.43g 0.81g Mandarin orange
Fats 0.2g 0.31g Mandarin orange
Carbs 12.14g 13.34g Mandarin orange
Calories 47kcal 53kcal Mandarin orange
Fructose 2.4g Mandarin orange
Sugar 10.58g Loquat
Fiber 1.7g 1.8g Mandarin orange
Calcium 16mg 37mg Mandarin orange
Iron 0.28mg 0.15mg Loquat
Magnesium 13mg 12mg Loquat
Phosphorus 27mg 20mg Loquat
Potassium 266mg 166mg Loquat
Sodium 1mg 2mg Loquat
Zinc 0.05mg 0.07mg Mandarin orange
Copper 0.04mg 0.042mg Mandarin orange
Manganese 0.148mg 0.039mg Loquat
Selenium 0.6µg 0.1µg Loquat
Vitamin A 1528IU 681IU Loquat
Vitamin A RAE 76µg 34µg Loquat
Vitamin E 0.2mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin C 1mg 26.7mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.058mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.036mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B3 0.18mg 0.376mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B5 0.216mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.078mg Loquat
Folate 14µg 16µg Mandarin orange
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.002mg Loquat
Threonine 0.015mg 0.016mg Mandarin orange
Isoleucine 0.015mg 0.017mg Mandarin orange
Leucine 0.026mg 0.028mg Mandarin orange
Lysine 0.023mg 0.032mg Mandarin orange
Methionine 0.004mg 0.002mg Loquat
Phenylalanine 0.014mg 0.018mg Mandarin orange
Valine 0.021mg 0.021mg
Histidine 0.007mg 0.011mg Mandarin orange
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0.039g Mandarin orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.06g Mandarin orange
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 0.065g Loquat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Loquat 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
12%
Loquat
17%
Mandarin orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Loquat
7%
Mandarin orange

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Loquat
Loquat contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Loquat
Loquat is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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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. Loquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169908/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.