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Butter vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between butter and mandarin oranges

  • Butter has more vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B12, and vitamin K; however, mandarin oranges are higher in vitamin C, fiber, and vitamin B6.
  • Butter covers your daily need for saturated fat, 252% more than mandarin oranges.
  • The glycemic index of mandarin oranges is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Butter, without salt 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.
Butter
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 7.2% 2.1% 0.75% 5.3% 2.5% 10% 1.4% 0.52% 5.5%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 11% 15% 5.6% 14% 1.9% 8.6% 0.26% 5.1% 0.55%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +900%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +54.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +591.7%
Contains more IronIron +650%
Contains more CopperCopper +162.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +875%

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.
Butter
5
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 228% 46% 0% 1.3% 7.8% 0.79% 6.6% 0.69% 21% 18% 2.3% 10%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 89% 11% 4% 0% 15% 8.3% 7.1% 13% 18% 0% 0% 12% 5.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1911.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1060%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +84.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1060%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +795.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2500%
Contains more FolateFolate +433.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.036mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butter
2
81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 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 FatsFats +26064.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22133.3%
Contains more WaterWater +374.7%
Contains more OtherOther +825%
~equal in Protein ~0.81g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butter
2
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 50.489 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.01 g
24% 37% 40%
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 +38950%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4530.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Butter Mandarin orange
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter Mandarin orange DV% diff.
Saturated fat 50.489g 0.039g 229%
Fats 81.11g 0.31g 124%
Vitamin A 684µg 34µg 72%
Cholesterol 215mg 0mg 72%
Monounsaturated fat 23.43g 0.06g 58%
Calories 717kcal 53kcal 33%
Vitamin C 0mg 26.7mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.01g 0.065g 20%
Vitamin E 2.32mg 0.2mg 14%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.078mg 6%
Vitamin K 7µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.058mg 4%
Carbs 0.06g 13.34g 4%
Potassium 24mg 166mg 4%
Copper 0.016mg 0.042mg 3%
Folate 3µg 16µg 3%
Fructose 2.4g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.216mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.042mg 0.376mg 2%
Selenium 1µg 0.1µg 2%
Manganese 0.004mg 0.039mg 2%
Choline 18.8mg 10.2mg 2%
Iron 0.02mg 0.15mg 2%
Magnesium 2mg 12mg 2%
Calcium 24mg 37mg 1%
Phosphorus 24mg 20mg 1%
Protein 0.85g 0.81g 0%
Net carbs 0.06g 11.54g N/A
Sugar 0.06g 10.58g N/A
Zinc 0.09mg 0.07mg 0%
Sodium 11mg 2mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.036mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.002mg 0%
Threonine 0.038mg 0.016mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.017mg 0%
Leucine 0.083mg 0.028mg 0%
Lysine 0.067mg 0.032mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.041mg 0.018mg 0%
Valine 0.057mg 0.021mg 0%
Histidine 0.023mg 0.011mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.166g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Butter Mandarin orange
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Butter
14%
Mandarin orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Butter
7%
Mandarin orange

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 50.45g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.52g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
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. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/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.