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Mandarin orange vs. Loquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mandarin orange and Loquat

  • Loquat has less Vitamin C.
  • Mandarin orange's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 29% more.
  • Mandarin orange has 2 times more Calcium than Loquat. Mandarin orange has 37mg of Calcium, while Loquat has 16mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Loquats, 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 +131.3%
Contains more Zinc +40%
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%
Equal in Magnesium - 13
Equal in Copper - 0.04
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 5% 11% 10% 12% 24% 1% 2% 14% 20% 4%
Contains more Calcium +131.3%
Contains more Zinc +40%
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%
Equal in Magnesium - 13
Equal in Copper - 0.04

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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Loquat
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.2%
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 92% 0% 0% 4% 5% 6% 4% 0% 24% 11% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +88.4%
Contains more Fats +55%
Contains more Other +35.1%
Equal in Carbs - 12.14
Equal in Water - 86.73
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
12% 87%
Protein: 0.43 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 12.14 g
Water: 86.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more Protein +88.4%
Contains more Fats +55%
Contains more Other +35.1%
Equal in Carbs - 12.14
Equal in Water - 86.73

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.04
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
29% 6% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.04

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mandarin orange Loquat
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
12%
Loquat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
10%
Loquat

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. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/nutrients
  2. Loquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169908/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.