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Loquat vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between loquat and mandarin oranges

  • Loquat has less vitamin C.
  • Mandarin oranges' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 29% more.
  • Loquat has 2 times more potassium than mandarin oranges. Loquat has 266mg of potassium, while mandarin oranges have 166mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Loquats, 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.
Loquat
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 4.8% 23% 11% 13% 1.4% 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 +60.2%
Contains more IronIron +86.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +279.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +131.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +40%
~equal in Magnesium ~12mg
~equal in Copper ~0.042mg

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.
Loquat
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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 3.3% 25% 0% 0% 4.8% 5.5% 3.4% 0% 23% 0% 0% 11% 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 AVitamin A +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2570%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +205.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +108.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Loquat
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12% 87%
Protein: 0.43 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 12.14 g
Water: 86.73 g
Other: 0.5 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 OtherOther +35.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +88.4%
Contains more FatsFats +55%
~equal in Carbs ~13.34g
~equal in Water ~85.17g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Loquat
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29% 6% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.091 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 +40%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +650%
~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.
Loquat Mandarin orange
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Loquat Mandarin orange DV% diff.
Vitamin C 1mg 26.7mg 29%
Manganese 0.148mg 0.039mg 5%
Vitamin A 76µg 34µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.216mg 4%
Fructose 2.4g 3%
Potassium 266mg 166mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.058mg 3%
Calcium 16mg 37mg 2%
Iron 0.28mg 0.15mg 2%
Choline 10.2mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.078mg 2%
Selenium 0.6µg 0.1µg 1%
Folate 14µg 16µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.18mg 0.376mg 1%
Phosphorus 27mg 20mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.036mg 1%
Protein 0.43g 0.81g 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1%
Calories 47kcal 53kcal 0%
Fats 0.2g 0.31g 0%
Carbs 12.14g 13.34g 0%
Net carbs 10.44g 11.54g N/A
Magnesium 13mg 12mg 0%
Sugar 10.58g N/A
Fiber 1.7g 1.8g 0%
Copper 0.04mg 0.042mg 0%
Zinc 0.05mg 0.07mg 0%
Sodium 1mg 2mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.04g 0.039g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.008g 0.06g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 0.065g 0%
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.002mg 0%
Threonine 0.015mg 0.016mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.015mg 0.017mg 0%
Leucine 0.026mg 0.028mg 0%
Lysine 0.023mg 0.032mg 0%
Methionine 0.004mg 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.014mg 0.018mg 0%
Valine 0.021mg 0.021mg 0%
Histidine 0.007mg 0.011mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Loquat 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
6%
Loquat
14%
Mandarin orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Loquat
7%
Mandarin orange

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Loquat
Loquat contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Loquat
Loquat is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Loquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169908/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.