Carrot vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Carrot and Mandarin orange
- Carrot has more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin K, however, Mandarin orange has more Vitamin C.
- Carrot's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 89% more.
- Carrot is lower in Sugar.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Carrots, raw 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 PotassiumPotassium | +92.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +242.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +75% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +266.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +2353.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +230% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +61.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +161.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +26.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +76.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +18.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +352.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +15.9% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.93 g
Fats:
0.24 g
Carbs:
9.58 g
Water:
88.29 g
Other:
0.96 g
Protein:
0.81 g
Fats:
0.31 g
Carbs:
13.34 g
Water:
85.17 g
Other:
0.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +159.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +29.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +39.2% |
~equal in
Water
~85.17g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.117 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.065 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +80% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +328.6% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~0.039g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
1.43 g
Sucrose:
3.59 g
Glucose:
0.59 g
Fructose:
0.55 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 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 StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +68.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +261% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +336.4% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 41kcal | 53kcal |
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| Protein | 0.93g | 0.81g |
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| Fats | 0.24g | 0.31g |
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| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 26.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 6.78g | 11.54g |
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| Carbs | 9.58g | 13.34g |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 12mg | |
| Calcium | 33mg | 37mg |
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| Potassium | 320mg | 166mg |
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| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.15mg |
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| Sugar | 4.74g | 10.58g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.8g |
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| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.042mg |
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| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.07mg |
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| Starch | 1.43g | 0g |
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| Phosphorus | 35mg | 20mg |
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| Sodium | 69mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 16706IU | 681IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 835µg | 34µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.66mg | 0.2mg |
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| Manganese | 0.143mg | 0.039mg |
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| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.058mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.036mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 0.376mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.273mg | 0.216mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.078mg |
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| Vitamin K | 13.2µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 16µg |
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| Choline | 8.8mg | 10.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.037g | 0.039g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.014g | 0.06g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.117g | 0.065g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.002mg |
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| Threonine | 0.191mg | 0.016mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0.017mg |
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| Leucine | 0.102mg | 0.028mg |
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| Lysine | 0.101mg | 0.032mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.002mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.061mg | 0.018mg |
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| Valine | 0.069mg | 0.021mg |
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| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0.011mg |
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| Fructose | 0.55g | 2.4g |
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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
91%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carrot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot 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 is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)