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.
| 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.
| 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
Protein:
0.81 g
Fats:
0.31 g
Carbs:
13.34 g
Water:
85.17 g
Other:
0.37 g
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% |
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Water
~78.82g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.065 g
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
6.05 g
Glucose:
2.13 g
Fructose:
2.4 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 | +∞% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
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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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mandarin orange is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 407mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.939g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mandarin orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.17g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins