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Mandarin orange vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mandarin orange and Arborio rice

  • Mandarin orange has more Vitamin C, while Arborio rice has more Iron, Manganese, Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Mandarin orange's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 30% higher.
  • Arborio rice contains 37 times less Calcium than Mandarin orange. Mandarin orange contains 37mg of Calcium, while Arborio rice contains 1mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked.

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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 5.7% 0.3% 2.3% 55% 24% 11% 14% 0% 47% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +538.5%
Contains more IronIron +873.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +71.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +471.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +815.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7400%

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% 41% 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% 0% 0% 0% 41% 3.7% 28% 24% 14% 0% 0% 44% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +182.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +297.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +83.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +268.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more FatsFats +63.2%
Contains more WaterWater +24.3%
Contains more OtherOther +94.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +191.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +115.4%

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
32% 36% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -23.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.058g

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 Arborio rice
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mandarin orange Arborio rice Opinion
Calories 53kcal 130kcal Arborio rice
Protein 0.81g 2.36g Arborio rice
Fats 0.31g 0.19g Mandarin orange
Vitamin C 26.7mg 0mg Mandarin orange
Net carbs 11.54g 28.73g Arborio rice
Carbs 13.34g 28.73g Arborio rice
Magnesium 12mg 8mg Mandarin orange
Calcium 37mg 1mg Mandarin orange
Potassium 166mg 26mg Mandarin orange
Iron 0.15mg 1.46mg Arborio rice
Sugar 10.58g Arborio rice
Fiber 1.8g Mandarin orange
Copper 0.042mg 0.072mg Arborio rice
Zinc 0.07mg 0.4mg Arborio rice
Phosphorus 20mg 33mg Arborio rice
Sodium 2mg 0mg Arborio rice
Vitamin A 681IU 0IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A 34µg 0µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 0.2mg Mandarin orange
Manganese 0.039mg 0.357mg Arborio rice
Selenium 0.1µg 7.5µg Arborio rice
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.164mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.016mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 1.493mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B5 0.216mg 0.397mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.059mg Mandarin orange
Folate 16µg 59µg Arborio rice
Choline 10.2mg Mandarin orange
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.051g Mandarin orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0.058g Mandarin orange
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 0.05g Mandarin orange
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.027mg Arborio rice
Threonine 0.016mg 0.084mg Arborio rice
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0.102mg Arborio rice
Leucine 0.028mg 0.195mg Arborio rice
Lysine 0.032mg 0.085mg Arborio rice
Methionine 0.002mg 0.056mg Arborio rice
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.126mg Arborio rice
Valine 0.021mg 0.144mg Arborio rice
Histidine 0.011mg 0.056mg Arborio rice
Fructose 2.4g Mandarin orange

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mandarin orange Arborio rice
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
16%
Mandarin orange
12%
Arborio rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
20%
Arborio rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
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.
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. Arborio rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168882/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.