Mandarin orange vs. Acerola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Mandarin orange and Acerola different?
- Mandarin orange is higher in Vitamin B6, however, Acerola is richer in Vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Acerola is 1834% higher.
- Mandarin orange contains 9 times more Vitamin B6 than Acerola. While Mandarin orange contains 0.078mg of Vitamin B6, Acerola contains only 0.009mg.
Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +208.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +81.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +104.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +500% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +190% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +766.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +6183.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +12.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +43.1% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.81 g
Fats:
0.31 g
Carbs:
13.34 g
Water:
85.17 g
Other:
0.37 g
Protein:
0.4 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
7.69 g
Water:
91.41 g
Other:
0.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +102.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +73.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +85% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.3g
~equal in
Water
~91.41g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.065 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.068 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.09 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -42.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +36.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +38.5% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 53kcal | 32kcal |
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| Protein | 0.81g | 0.4g |
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| Fats | 0.31g | 0.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 26.7mg | 1677.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 11.54g | 6.59g |
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| Carbs | 13.34g | 7.69g |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 37mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 166mg | 146mg |
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| Iron | 0.15mg | 0.2mg |
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| Sugar | 10.58g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.1g |
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| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.086mg |
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| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 20mg | 11mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 7mg |
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| Vitamin A | 681IU | 767IU |
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| Vitamin A | 34µg | 38µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.2mg |
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| Manganese | 0.039mg |
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| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.036mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.376mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.216mg | 0.309mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.078mg | 0.009mg |
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| Folate | 16µg | 14µg |
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| Choline | 10.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.039g | 0.068g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.06g | 0.082g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.065g | 0.09g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.002mg |
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| Threonine | 0.016mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.017mg |
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| Leucine | 0.028mg |
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| Lysine | 0.032mg |
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| Methionine | 0.002mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.018mg |
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| Valine | 0.021mg |
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| Histidine | 0.011mg |
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| Fructose | 2.4g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
438%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Acerola is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Acerola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Acerola 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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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