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Mandarin orange vs. Currant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mandarin orange and Currant

  • Mandarin orange has less Vitamin C, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin K, Copper, and Manganese.
  • Currant's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 16% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Currants, red and white, 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 Calcium +12.1%
Contains more Iron +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +120%
Contains more Potassium +65.7%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +228.6%
Contains more Copper +154.8%
Contains more Manganese +376.9%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Equal in Magnesium - 13
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 6% 9% 9% 15% 1% 2% 14% 6% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 38% 10% 19% 25% 1% 7% 36% 25% 4%
Contains more Calcium +12.1%
Contains more Iron +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +120%
Contains more Potassium +65.7%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +228.6%
Contains more Copper +154.8%
Contains more Manganese +376.9%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Equal in Magnesium - 13

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 A +1521.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +276%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.4%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 0% 137% 10% 12% 2% 4% 17% 6% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +1521.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +276%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.4%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +55%
Contains more Protein +72.8%
Contains more Other +75.7%
Equal in Carbs - 13.8
Equal in Water - 83.95
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
14% 84%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.8 g
Water: 83.95 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Fats +55%
Contains more Protein +72.8%
Contains more Other +75.7%
Equal in Carbs - 13.8
Equal in Water - 83.95

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +114.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.4%
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
13% 21% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +114.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +891.8%
Contains more Glucose +51.2%
Contains more Fructose +47.1%
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
8% 44% 48%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.61 g
Glucose: 3.22 g
Fructose: 3.53 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +891.8%
Contains more Glucose +51.2%
Contains more Fructose +47.1%

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 Currant
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mandarin orange Currant Opinion
Net carbs 11.54g 9.5g Mandarin orange
Protein 0.81g 1.4g Currant
Fats 0.31g 0.2g Mandarin orange
Carbs 13.34g 13.8g Currant
Calories 53kcal 56kcal Currant
Fructose 2.4g 3.53g Currant
Sugar 10.58g 7.37g Currant
Fiber 1.8g 4.3g Currant
Calcium 37mg 33mg Mandarin orange
Iron 0.15mg 1mg Currant
Magnesium 12mg 13mg Currant
Phosphorus 20mg 44mg Currant
Potassium 166mg 275mg Currant
Sodium 2mg 1mg Currant
Zinc 0.07mg 0.23mg Currant
Copper 0.042mg 0.107mg Currant
Manganese 0.039mg 0.186mg Currant
Selenium 0.1µg 0.6µg Currant
Vitamin A 681IU 42IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 2µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.1mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin C 26.7mg 41mg Currant
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.04mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.05mg Currant
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 0.1mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B5 0.216mg 0.064mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.07mg Mandarin orange
Folate 16µg 8µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin K 0µg 11µg Currant
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
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.017g Currant
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0.028g Mandarin orange
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 0.088g Currant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mandarin orange Currant
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
17%
Mandarin orange
18%
Currant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
17%
Currant

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Currant
Currant is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Currant
Currant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Currant
Currant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Currant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173964/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.