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Ice cream vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Ice cream and Mandarin orange

  • Ice cream has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Zinc, however, Mandarin orange is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Ice cream covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 34% more than Mandarin orange.
  • Mandarin orange has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ice creams, vanilla 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 +245.9%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +425%
Contains more Potassium +19.9%
Contains more Zinc +885.7%
Contains more Selenium +1700%
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Copper +82.6%
Contains more Manganese +387.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 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 +245.9%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +425%
Contains more Potassium +19.9%
Contains more Zinc +885.7%
Contains more Selenium +1700%
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Copper +82.6%
Contains more Manganese +387.5%

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 +50%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +4350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +224.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.5%
Contains more Folate +220%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 1%
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 +50%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +4350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +224.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.5%
Contains more Folate +220%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +332.1%
Contains more Fats +3448.4%
Contains more Carbs +76.9%
Contains more Other +143.2%
Contains more Water +39.6%
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 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 +332.1%
Contains more Fats +3448.4%
Contains more Carbs +76.9%
Contains more Other +143.2%
Contains more Water +39.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4848.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +595.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.452 g
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4848.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +595.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ice cream 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 Ice cream Mandarin orange Opinion
Net carbs 22.9g 11.54g Ice cream
Protein 3.5g 0.81g Ice cream
Fats 11g 0.31g Ice cream
Carbs 23.6g 13.34g Ice cream
Calories 207kcal 53kcal Ice cream
Fructose 2.4g Mandarin orange
Sugar 21.22g 10.58g Mandarin orange
Fiber 0.7g 1.8g Mandarin orange
Calcium 128mg 37mg Ice cream
Iron 0.09mg 0.15mg Mandarin orange
Magnesium 14mg 12mg Ice cream
Phosphorus 105mg 20mg Ice cream
Potassium 199mg 166mg Ice cream
Sodium 80mg 2mg Mandarin orange
Zinc 0.69mg 0.07mg Ice cream
Copper 0.023mg 0.042mg Mandarin orange
Manganese 0.008mg 0.039mg Mandarin orange
Selenium 1.8µg 0.1µg Ice cream
Vitamin A 421IU 681IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 34µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.2mg Ice cream
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin C 0.6mg 26.7mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.058mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.036mg Ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 0.376mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0.216mg Ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.078mg Mandarin orange
Folate 5µg 16µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Ice cream
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.002mg Ice cream
Threonine 0.146mg 0.016mg Ice cream
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.017mg Ice cream
Leucine 0.316mg 0.028mg Ice cream
Lysine 0.258mg 0.032mg Ice cream
Methionine 0.081mg 0.002mg Ice cream
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0.018mg Ice cream
Valine 0.217mg 0.021mg Ice cream
Histidine 0.088mg 0.011mg Ice cream
Cholesterol 44mg 0mg Mandarin orange
Saturated Fat 6.79g 0.039g Mandarin orange
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 2.969g 0.06g Ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 0.065g Ice cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream 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
17%
Ice cream
17%
Mandarin orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Ice cream
7%
Mandarin orange

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.751g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream
Ice cream is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice cream
Ice cream 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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.

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