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Mandarin orange vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mandarin orange and Chicken meat?

  • Mandarin orange is higher in Vitamin C, however, Chicken meat is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Iron.
  • Chicken meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 51% more.
  • Mandarin orange has less Saturated Fat.

We used Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 16% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +146.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +95%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +91.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.3%
Contains more IronIron +740%
Contains more CopperCopper +57.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +2671.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +810%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +23800%

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% 9.7% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +323%
Contains more FolateFolate +220%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +35%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2157.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +376.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +412.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +546.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.063mg

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
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +43.3%
Contains more OtherOther +-205.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3270.4%
Contains more FatsFats +4287.1%

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
31% 44% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.97 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +8800%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4469.2%

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 Chicken meat
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mandarin orange Chicken meat Opinion
Calories 53kcal 239kcal Chicken meat
Protein 0.81g 27.3g Chicken meat
Fats 0.31g 13.6g Chicken meat
Vitamin C 26.7mg 0mg Mandarin orange
Net carbs 11.54g 0g Mandarin orange
Carbs 13.34g 0g Mandarin orange
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Chicken meat
Magnesium 12mg 23mg Chicken meat
Calcium 37mg 15mg Mandarin orange
Potassium 166mg 223mg Chicken meat
Iron 0.15mg 1.26mg Chicken meat
Sugar 10.58g 0g Chicken meat
Fiber 1.8g 0g Mandarin orange
Copper 0.042mg 0.066mg Chicken meat
Zinc 0.07mg 1.94mg Chicken meat
Phosphorus 20mg 182mg Chicken meat
Sodium 2mg 82mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin A 681IU 161IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A 34µg 48µg Chicken meat
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.27mg Chicken meat
Manganese 0.039mg 0.02mg Mandarin orange
Selenium 0.1µg 23.9µg Chicken meat
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.063mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.168mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 8.487mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B5 0.216mg 1.03mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.4mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Chicken meat
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg Chicken meat
Folate 16µg 5µg Mandarin orange
Choline 10.2mg 65.9mg Chicken meat
Saturated Fat 0.039g 3.79g Mandarin orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 5.34g Chicken meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 2.97g Chicken meat
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.305mg Chicken meat
Threonine 0.016mg 1.128mg Chicken meat
Isoleucine 0.017mg 1.362mg Chicken meat
Leucine 0.028mg 1.986mg Chicken meat
Lysine 0.032mg 2.223mg Chicken meat
Methionine 0.002mg 0.726mg Chicken meat
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 1.061mg Chicken meat
Valine 0.021mg 1.325mg Chicken meat
Histidine 0.011mg 0.802mg Chicken meat
Fructose 2.4g Mandarin orange
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.04g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Chicken meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mandarin orange Chicken meat
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
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.751g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat 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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.