Mandarin orange vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between mandarin oranges and chocolate
- The amount of copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, potassium, and caffeine in chocolate is higher than in mandarin oranges.
- Chocolate covers your daily copper needs 110% more than mandarin oranges.
- Mandarin oranges contain less saturated fat.
- Mandarin oranges have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mandarin oranges is 47, while the glycemic index of chocolate is 23.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -91.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1116.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +51.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +236.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +5246.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2347.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2771.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +930% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3538.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2900% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +132% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +85.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +170% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +92.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
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:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +8680.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +502.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +9990.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +358.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +359.5% |
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
18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15800% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1580% |
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
46.25 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
1.65 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +664.5% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.042mg | 1.028mg | 110% |
| Iron | 0.15mg | 8.02mg | 98% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 18.519g | 84% |
| Manganese | 0.039mg | 1.419mg | 60% |
| Fats | 0.31g | 31.28g | 48% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 146mg | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 26.7mg | 30% | |
| Phosphorus | 20mg | 206mg | 27% |
| Calories | 53kcal | 546kcal | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.06g | 9.54g | 24% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7g | 21% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 2.01mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 13.34g | 61.17g | 16% |
| Potassium | 166mg | 559mg | 12% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 43mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg | 10% |
| Protein | 0.81g | 4.88g | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 8.1µg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.065g | 1.092g | 7% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 3µg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 34µg | 2µg | 4% |
| Folate | 16µg | 4% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.4g | 0g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.025mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.078mg | 0.042mg | 3% |
| Choline | 10.2mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.216mg | 0.297mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.376mg | 0.725mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 56mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2mg | 0.54mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.036mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 11.54g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.58g | 47.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.112g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.032mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | 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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9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
116%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mandarin orange is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mandarin orange is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.48g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.