Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Mandarin orange vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Summary of differences between Mandarin orange and Cauliflower

  • Mandarin orange has less Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Choline, and Manganese than Cauliflower.
  • Cauliflower covers your daily need of Vitamin C 24% more than Mandarin orange.
  • Mandarin orange has 6 times more Sugar than Cauliflower. While Mandarin orange has 10.58g of Sugar, Cauliflower has only 1.91g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Cauliflower, raw.

Infographic

Mandarin orange vs Cauliflower infographic
Infographic link

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 Calcium +68.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Iron +180%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +120%
Contains more Potassium +80.1%
Contains more Zinc +285.7%
Contains more Manganese +297.4%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Equal in Copper - 0.039
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 6% 9% 9% 15% 1% 2% 14% 6% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Contains more Calcium +68.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Iron +180%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +120%
Contains more Potassium +80.1%
Contains more Zinc +285.7%
Contains more Manganese +297.4%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Equal in Copper - 0.039

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16%
Contains more Vitamin C +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +208.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.9%
Contains more Folate +256.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 4% 0% 89% 15% 9% 8% 13% 18% 12% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16%
Contains more Vitamin C +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +208.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.9%
Contains more Folate +256.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +10.7%
Contains more Carbs +168.4%
Contains more Protein +137%
Contains more Other +105.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.28
Equal in Water - 92.07
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Fats +10.7%
Contains more Carbs +168.4%
Contains more Protein +137%
Contains more Other +105.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.28
Equal in Water - 92.07

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -70%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +76.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +109.7%
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +76.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +109.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +126.6%
Contains more Fructose +147.4%
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
49% 51%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.94 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +126.6%
Contains more Fructose +147.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mandarin orange Cauliflower Opinion
Net carbs 11.54g 2.97g Mandarin orange
Protein 0.81g 1.92g Cauliflower
Fats 0.31g 0.28g Mandarin orange
Carbs 13.34g 4.97g Mandarin orange
Calories 53kcal 25kcal Mandarin orange
Fructose 2.4g 0.97g Mandarin orange
Sugar 10.58g 1.91g Cauliflower
Fiber 1.8g 2g Cauliflower
Calcium 37mg 22mg Mandarin orange
Iron 0.15mg 0.42mg Cauliflower
Magnesium 12mg 15mg Cauliflower
Phosphorus 20mg 44mg Cauliflower
Potassium 166mg 299mg Cauliflower
Sodium 2mg 30mg Mandarin orange
Zinc 0.07mg 0.27mg Cauliflower
Copper 0.042mg 0.039mg Mandarin orange
Manganese 0.039mg 0.155mg Cauliflower
Selenium 0.1µg 0.6µg Cauliflower
Vitamin A 681IU 0IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 0µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.08mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin C 26.7mg 48.2mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.05mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.06mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 0.507mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B5 0.216mg 0.667mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.184mg Cauliflower
Folate 16µg 57µg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 0µg 15.5µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.02mg Cauliflower
Threonine 0.016mg 0.076mg Cauliflower
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0.071mg Cauliflower
Leucine 0.028mg 0.106mg Cauliflower
Lysine 0.032mg 0.217mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.002mg 0.02mg Cauliflower
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.065mg Cauliflower
Valine 0.021mg 0.125mg Cauliflower
Histidine 0.011mg 0.056mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.13g Mandarin orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0.034g Mandarin orange
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 0.031g Mandarin orange
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mandarin orange Cauliflower
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
17%
Mandarin orange
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.091g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.67g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)

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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.