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Mandarin orange vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mandarin orange and Brown sugar

  • Mandarin orange has more Vitamin C, and Fiber, however, Brown sugar has more Iron.
  • Mandarin orange's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 30% more.
  • Mandarin orange is lower in Sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Sugars, brown.

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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 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +133.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +124.3%
Contains more IronIron +373.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +64.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1100%

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% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +241.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +90.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +1500%
Contains more CholineCholine +343.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +575%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +6256%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +635.3%
Contains more OtherOther +21.6%

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
97%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 94.56 g
Glucose: 1.35 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +57.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +116.2%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1463%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~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 Brown sugar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mandarin orange Brown sugar Opinion
Calories 53kcal 380kcal Brown sugar
Protein 0.81g 0.12g Mandarin orange
Fats 0.31g 0g Mandarin orange
Vitamin C 26.7mg 0mg Mandarin orange
Net carbs 11.54g 98.09g Brown sugar
Carbs 13.34g 98.09g Brown sugar
Magnesium 12mg 9mg Mandarin orange
Calcium 37mg 83mg Brown sugar
Potassium 166mg 133mg Mandarin orange
Iron 0.15mg 0.71mg Brown sugar
Sugar 10.58g 97.02g Mandarin orange
Fiber 1.8g 0g Mandarin orange
Copper 0.042mg 0.047mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.07mg 0.03mg Mandarin orange
Phosphorus 20mg 4mg Mandarin orange
Sodium 2mg 28mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin A 681IU 0IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 0µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0mg Mandarin orange
Manganese 0.039mg 0.064mg Brown sugar
Selenium 0.1µg 1.2µg Brown sugar
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 0.11mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B5 0.216mg 0.132mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.041mg Mandarin orange
Folate 16µg 1µg Mandarin orange
Choline 10.2mg 2.3mg Mandarin orange
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0g Mandarin orange
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 0g Mandarin orange
Tryptophan 0.002mg Mandarin orange
Threonine 0.016mg Mandarin orange
Isoleucine 0.017mg Mandarin orange
Leucine 0.028mg Mandarin orange
Lysine 0.032mg Mandarin orange
Methionine 0.002mg Mandarin orange
Phenylalanine 0.018mg Mandarin orange
Valine 0.021mg Mandarin orange
Histidine 0.011mg Mandarin orange
Fructose 2.4g 1.11g Mandarin orange

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mandarin orange Brown sugar
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
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Sugar (difference - 86.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar 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. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/nutrients
  2. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.