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Mandarin orange vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between mandarin oranges and chinese cuisine

  • Mandarin oranges have more vitamin C, while chinese cuisine has more vitamin K, vitamin B12, zinc, iron, selenium, vitamin A, phosphorus, and folate.
  • Chinese cuisine's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 43% higher.
  • Chinese cuisine contains 2 times less vitamin C than mandarin oranges. Mandarin oranges contain 26.7mg of vitamin C, while chinese cuisine contains 11.6mg.
  • The amount of sodium in mandarin oranges is lower.
  • Mandarin oranges have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mandarin oranges is 47, while the glycemic index of chinese cuisine is 60.

The food types used in this comparison are Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.

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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 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +68.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.9%
Contains more IronIron +640%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +2042.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +280%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +276.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6600%

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 39% 21% 16% 1.5% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +130.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +310%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +251.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +105.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +106.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +181.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +238.2%

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
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +83%
Contains more ProteinProtein +774.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1609.7%
Contains more OtherOther +308.1%
~equal in Water ~78.82g

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
23% 28% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1928.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3176.9%

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
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +417.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +208.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +336.4%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~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 Chinese cuisine
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 Chinese cuisine DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0µg 51.3µg 43%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg 20%
Sodium 2mg 409mg 18%
Vitamin C 26.7mg 11.6mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 2.13g 14%
Protein 0.81g 7.08g 13%
Zinc 0.07mg 1.5mg 13%
Selenium 0.1µg 6.7µg 12%
Iron 0.15mg 1.11mg 12%
Fats 0.31g 5.3g 8%
Phosphorus 20mg 76mg 8%
Folate 16µg 45µg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 1.32mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.161mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.216mg 0.443mg 5%
Manganese 0.039mg 0.147mg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg 5%
Choline 10.2mg 34.5mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.039g 0.978g 4%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.82mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.06g 1.217g 3%
Calories 53kcal 105kcal 3%
Vitamin A 34µg 63µg 3%
Fructose 2.4g 0.55g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.033mg 2%
Carbs 13.34g 7.29g 2%
Calcium 37mg 22mg 2%
Magnesium 12mg 15mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Fiber 1.8g 1.5g 1%
Copper 0.042mg 0.049mg 1%
Starch 0g 1.82g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.055mg 1%
Potassium 166mg 204mg 1%
Net carbs 11.54g 5.79g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 10.58g 2.41g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0.016mg 0.313mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.028mg 0.525mg 0%
Lysine 0.032mg 0.552mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0.158mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.317mg 0%
Valine 0.021mg 0.327mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0.207mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mandarin orange Chinese cuisine
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
33%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 407mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.939g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.17g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine 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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/nutrients

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

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