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Mandarin orange vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between mandarin oranges and American cheese

  • Mandarin oranges have more vitamin C, while American cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • American cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 101% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in mandarin oranges is lower.
  • American cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of American cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of mandarin oranges is 47.

The food types used in this comparison are Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.

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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 8.6% 11% 15% 5.6% 14% 1.9% 8.6% 0.26% 5.1% 0.55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +116.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2724.3%
Contains more IronIron +320%
Contains more ZincZinc +3457.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3105%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20100%
~equal in Copper ~0.046mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.041mg

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 89% 11% 4% 0% 15% 8.3% 7.1% 13% 18% 0% 0% 12% 5.6%
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 0% 83% 16% 9% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +394.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +635.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +86.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +254.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +260.5%
Contains more WaterWater +115%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2138.3%
Contains more FatsFats +10154.8%
Contains more OtherOther +1729.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 37% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.065 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13626.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1878.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
57% 20% 23%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 6.05 g
Glucose: 2.13 g
Fructose: 2.4 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
95% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.15 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.11 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mandarin orange American cheese DV% diff.
Calcium 37mg 1045mg 101%
Phosphorus 20mg 641mg 89%
Saturated fat 0.039g 18.057g 82%
Sodium 2mg 1671mg 73%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg 63%
Fats 0.31g 31.79g 48%
Selenium 0.1µg 20.2µg 37%
Protein 0.81g 18.13g 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 100mg 33%
Vitamin C 26.7mg 0mg 30%
Vitamin A 34µg 250µg 24%
Zinc 0.07mg 2.49mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.06g 8.236g 20%
Calories 53kcal 371kcal 16%
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.234mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 1.286g 8%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Iron 0.15mg 0.63mg 6%
Choline 10.2mg 36.2mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.8mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.015mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.216mg 0.403mg 4%
Carbs 13.34g 3.7g 3%
Fructose 2.4g 0g 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 23IU 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Magnesium 12mg 26mg 3%
Folate 16µg 8µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.054mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.6µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 0.076mg 2%
Potassium 166mg 132mg 1%
Net carbs 11.54g 3.7g N/A
Sugar 10.58g 2.26g N/A
Copper 0.042mg 0.046mg 0%
Manganese 0.039mg 0.041mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 1.144g N/A
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.016mg 0.772mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 0.028mg 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 0.032mg 1.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.939mg 0%
Valine 0.021mg 1.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0.546mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.021g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mandarin orange American cheese
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
14%
Mandarin orange
33%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 1669mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.018g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese
American cheese 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. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/nutrients
  2. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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