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Gooseberry vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between gooseberries and mandarin oranges

  • Gooseberries are higher in fiber, yet mandarin oranges are higher in vitamin A.
  • The glycemic index of gooseberries is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Gooseberries, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 7.5% 17% 12% 23% 3.3% 12% 0.13% 19% 3.3%
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 PotassiumPotassium +19.3%
Contains more IronIron +106.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +71.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +269.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +500%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +48%

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.
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 92% 5% 7.4% 0% 10% 6.9% 5.6% 17% 18% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
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 EVitamin E +85%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~26.7mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.078mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 88%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 10.18 g
Water: 87.87 g
Other: 0.49 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 +87.1%
Contains more OtherOther +32.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31%
~equal in Protein ~0.81g
~equal in Water ~85.17g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 13% 78%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.038 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.317 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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +387.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17.6%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.039g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gooseberry Mandarin orange DV% diff.
Fiber 4.3g 1.8g 10%
Manganese 0.144mg 0.039mg 5%
Fructose 2.4g 3%
Folate 6µg 16µg 3%
Copper 0.07mg 0.042mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.317g 0.065g 2%
Choline 10.2mg 2%
Vitamin A 15µg 34µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.058mg 2%
Iron 0.31mg 0.15mg 2%
Carbs 10.18g 13.34g 1%
Potassium 198mg 166mg 1%
Calcium 25mg 37mg 1%
Vitamin C 27.7mg 26.7mg 1%
Phosphorus 27mg 20mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.286mg 0.216mg 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.37mg 0.2mg 1%
Calories 44kcal 53kcal 0%
Protein 0.88g 0.81g 0%
Fats 0.58g 0.31g 0%
Net carbs 5.88g 11.54g N/A
Magnesium 10mg 12mg 0%
Sugar 10.58g N/A
Zinc 0.12mg 0.07mg 0%
Sodium 1mg 2mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.036mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.376mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.078mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.038g 0.039g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.051g 0.06g 0%
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0%
Threonine 0.016mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0%
Leucine 0.028mg 0%
Lysine 0.032mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0%
Valine 0.021mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Gooseberry 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
13%
Gooseberry
14%
Mandarin orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Gooseberry
7%
Mandarin orange

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Gooseberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173030/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.