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Caramel vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Caramel and Mandarin orange

  • Caramel has more Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Vitamin B5, however, Mandarin orange has more Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Mandarin orange's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 29% more.
  • Mandarin orange is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, caramels 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.
Contains more Calcium +273%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +470%
Contains more Potassium +28.9%
Contains more Zinc +528.6%
Contains more Selenium +1700%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Copper +133.3%
Contains more Manganese +254.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.15
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 6% 9% 9% 15% 1% 2% 14% 6% 1%
Contains more Calcium +273%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +470%
Contains more Potassium +28.9%
Contains more Zinc +528.6%
Contains more Selenium +1700%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Copper +133.3%
Contains more Manganese +254.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.15

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 E +130%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +611.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +187%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1521.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +6575%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.3%
Contains more Folate +300%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +130%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +611.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +187%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1521.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +6575%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.3%
Contains more Folate +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +467.9%
Contains more Fats +2512.9%
Contains more Carbs +477.2%
Contains more Other +386.5%
Contains more Water +902%
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 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 Protein +467.9%
Contains more Fats +2512.9%
Contains more Carbs +477.2%
Contains more Other +386.5%
Contains more Water +902%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2470%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5250.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2470%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5250.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Mandarin orange Opinion
Net carbs 77g 11.54g Caramel
Protein 4.6g 0.81g Caramel
Fats 8.1g 0.31g Caramel
Carbs 77g 13.34g Caramel
Calories 382kcal 53kcal Caramel
Fructose 2.4g Mandarin orange
Sugar 65.5g 10.58g Mandarin orange
Fiber 0g 1.8g Mandarin orange
Calcium 138mg 37mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 0.15mg Mandarin orange
Magnesium 17mg 12mg Caramel
Phosphorus 114mg 20mg Caramel
Potassium 214mg 166mg Caramel
Sodium 245mg 2mg Mandarin orange
Zinc 0.44mg 0.07mg Caramel
Copper 0.018mg 0.042mg Mandarin orange
Manganese 0.011mg 0.039mg Mandarin orange
Selenium 1.8µg 0.1µg Caramel
Vitamin A 42IU 681IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 34µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.2mg Caramel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 26.7mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.058mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.036mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.376mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.216mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.078mg Mandarin orange
Folate 4µg 16µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.002mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg 0.016mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.017mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg 0.028mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg 0.032mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg 0.002mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.018mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg 0.021mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg 0.011mg Caramel
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Mandarin orange
Saturated Fat 2.476g 0.039g Mandarin orange
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 0.06g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.065g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Caramel Mandarin orange
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
16%
Caramel
17%
Mandarin orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
7%
Mandarin orange

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 243mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.437g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in minerals
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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.