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Mandarin orange vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between mandarin oranges and cheeseburgers?

  • Mandarin oranges are higher in vitamin C; however, cheeseburgers are richer in selenium, iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, zinc, and phosphorus.
  • Cheeseburgers' daily need coverage for selenium is 35% more.
  • Mandarin oranges have less saturated fat.
  • Mandarin oranges have a lower glycemic index (47) than cheeseburgers (66).

We used Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain types 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.
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% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +116.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +221.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.1%
Contains more IronIron +1706.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +164.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +3457.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +705%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +710.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19500%

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% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +160%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +405.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +908.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +152.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +192.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +337.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +183.3%

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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more WaterWater +120.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1938.3%
Contains more FatsFats +4648.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +110.1%
Contains more OtherOther +470.3%

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
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8921.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2450.8%

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
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +21%
Contains more FructoseFructose +23.7%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 Cheeseburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mandarin orange Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Selenium 0.1µg 19.6µg 35%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg 32%
Iron 0.15mg 2.71mg 32%
Protein 0.81g 16.51g 31%
Vitamin C 26.7mg 0mg 30%
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 5.217mg 30%
Saturated fat 0.039g 6.473g 29%
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.363mg 25%
Zinc 0.07mg 2.49mg 22%
Fats 0.31g 14.72g 22%
Sodium 2mg 515mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.293mg 20%
Phosphorus 20mg 161mg 20%
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg 14%
Folate 16µg 70µg 14%
Calories 53kcal 308kcal 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.06g 5.413g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.228mg 12%
Manganese 0.039mg 0.316mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 1.658g 11%
Starch 0g 19.87g 8%
Copper 0.042mg 0.111mg 8%
Calcium 37mg 119mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.216mg 0.545mg 7%
Carbs 13.34g 28.03g 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 4.2µg 4%
Magnesium 12mg 26mg 3%
Choline 10.2mg 28.9mg 3%
Vitamin A 34µg 50µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.52mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Fructose 2.4g 1.94g 1%
Fiber 1.8g 2g 1%
Potassium 166mg 196mg 1%
Net carbs 11.54g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 10.58g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.016mg 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 0.028mg 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.032mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.021mg 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mandarin orange Cheeseburger
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
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 513mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.434g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.7g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/nutrients

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

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