Broccoli vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are broccoli and mandarin oranges different?
- Broccoli is higher than mandarin oranges in vitamin K, vitamin C, folate, vitamin B6, manganese, iron, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
- Broccoli covers your daily need for vitamin K, 85% more than mandarin oranges.
- Broccoli contains 5 times more manganese than mandarin oranges. Broccoli contains 0.21mg of manganese, while mandarin oranges contain 0.039mg.
- Mandarin oranges have a higher glycemic index (47) than broccoli (32).
Broccoli, raw and Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +27% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +90.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +386.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +485.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +230% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +438.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2400% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +234.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +290% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +22.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +225% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +69.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +165.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +124.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +293.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +83.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.82 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
6.64 g
Water:
89.3 g
Other:
0.87 g
Protein:
0.81 g
Fats:
0.31 g
Carbs:
13.34 g
Water:
85.17 g
Other:
0.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +248.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +19.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +135.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +100.9% |
~equal in
Water
~85.17g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.038 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.065 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +445.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +71.1% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.039g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.1 g
Glucose:
0.49 g
Fructose:
0.68 g
Lactose:
0.21 g
Maltose:
0.21 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
6.05 g
Glucose:
2.13 g
Fructose:
2.4 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +5950% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +334.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +252.9% |
~equal in
Starch
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated fat | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 101.6µg | 0µg | 85% |
| Vitamin C | 89.2mg | 26.7mg | 69% |
| Folate | 63µg | 16µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.175mg | 0.078mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.573mg | 0.216mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.21mg | 0.039mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 20mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 0.15mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.117mg | 0.036mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 0.2mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 0.1µg | 4% |
| Protein | 2.82g | 0.81g | 4% |
| Potassium | 316mg | 166mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 1.8g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.07mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 0.376mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 6.64g | 13.34g | 2% |
| Choline | 18.7mg | 10.2mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.68g | 2.4g | 2% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 53kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.058mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 33mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.042mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 37mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.37g | 0.31g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.04g | 11.54g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 10.58g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 31µg | 34µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.038g | 0.065g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.088mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.129mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.117mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.059mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
59%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (0.039 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)