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Mandarin orange vs. Naranjilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mandarin orange and Naranjilla different?

  • Mandarin orange is richer in Vitamin C, while Naranjilla is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin B3.
  • Mandarin orange covers your daily need of Vitamin C 26% more than Naranjilla.
  • Mandarin orange contains 5 times more Calcium than Naranjilla. Mandarin orange contains 37mg of Calcium, while Naranjilla contains 8mg.
  • Naranjilla is lower in Sugar.

Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Naranjilla (lulo) pulp, frozen, unsweetened types were used in this article.

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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 +362.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Iron +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +20.5%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +71.8%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
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 3% 14% 8% 6% 18% 1% 3% 10% 9% 3%
Contains more Calcium +362.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Iron +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +20.5%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +71.8%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Equal in Magnesium - 11

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 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +734.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +285.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.22
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 35% 15% 0% 11% 12% 0% 28% 14% 25% 3% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin A +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +734.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +285.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.22

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +84.1%
Contains more Fats +40.9%
Contains more Carbs +126.1%
Equal in Water - 93.05
Equal in Other - 0.39
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
6% 93%
Protein: 0.44 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 5.9 g
Water: 93.05 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more Protein +84.1%
Contains more Fats +40.9%
Contains more Carbs +126.1%
Equal in Water - 93.05
Equal in Other - 0.39

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +251.7%
Contains more Glucose +115.2%
Contains more Fructose +130.8%
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
46% 26% 28%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.72 g
Glucose: 0.99 g
Fructose: 1.04 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +251.7%
Contains more Glucose +115.2%
Contains more Fructose +130.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mandarin orange Naranjilla Opinion
Net carbs 11.54g 4.8g Mandarin orange
Protein 0.81g 0.44g Mandarin orange
Fats 0.31g 0.22g Mandarin orange
Carbs 13.34g 5.9g Mandarin orange
Calories 53kcal 25kcal Mandarin orange
Fructose 2.4g 1.04g Mandarin orange
Sugar 10.58g 3.74g Naranjilla
Fiber 1.8g 1.1g Mandarin orange
Calcium 37mg 8mg Mandarin orange
Iron 0.15mg 0.35mg Naranjilla
Magnesium 12mg 11mg Mandarin orange
Phosphorus 20mg 12mg Mandarin orange
Potassium 166mg 200mg Naranjilla
Sodium 2mg 4mg Mandarin orange
Zinc 0.07mg 0.1mg Naranjilla
Copper 0.042mg 0.028mg Mandarin orange
Manganese 0.039mg 0.067mg Naranjilla
Selenium 0.1µg 0.4µg Naranjilla
Vitamin A 681IU 568IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 28µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.75mg Naranjilla
Vitamin C 26.7mg 3.2mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.045mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 1.45mg Naranjilla
Vitamin B5 0.216mg 0.22mg Naranjilla
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.107mg Naranjilla
Folate 16µg 3µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin K 0µg 14.6µg Naranjilla
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 Naranjilla
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g Mandarin orange
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g Mandarin orange

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mandarin orange Naranjilla
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
15%
Naranjilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
7%
Naranjilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.84g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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.
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. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/nutrients
  2. Naranjilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167790/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.