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Mandarin orange vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mandarin orange and Chocolate

  • The amount of Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, Potassium, and Vitamin B12 in Chocolate is higher than in Mandarin orange.
  • Chocolate covers your daily Copper needs 110% more than Mandarin orange.
  • Mandarin orange contains less Saturated Fat.

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.
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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
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.
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% 3% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1262%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
5% 31% 61% 2%
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
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.065 g
64% 33% 4%
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
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
97% 3%
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 +∞%
~equal in Starch ~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 Chocolate
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mandarin orange Chocolate Opinion
Calories 53kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Protein 0.81g 4.88g Chocolate
Fats 0.31g 31.28g Chocolate
Vitamin C 26.7mg Mandarin orange
Net carbs 11.54g 54.17g Chocolate
Carbs 13.34g 61.17g Chocolate
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Mandarin orange
Magnesium 12mg 146mg Chocolate
Calcium 37mg 56mg Chocolate
Potassium 166mg 559mg Chocolate
Iron 0.15mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Sugar 10.58g 47.9g Mandarin orange
Fiber 1.8g 7g Chocolate
Copper 0.042mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Zinc 0.07mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 20mg 206mg Chocolate
Sodium 2mg 24mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin A 681IU 50IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 2µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.54mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.039mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 0.1µg 3µg Chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.025mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.05mg Chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 0.725mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.216mg 0.297mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.042mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 0µg 8.1µg Chocolate
Folate 16µg Mandarin orange
Trans Fat 0g 0.112g Mandarin orange
Choline 10.2mg Mandarin orange
Saturated Fat 0.039g 18.519g Mandarin orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 1.092g Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.002mg Mandarin orange
Threonine 0.016mg Mandarin orange
Isoleucine 0.017mg Mandarin orange
Leucine 0.028mg Mandarin orange
Lysine 0.032mg Mandarin orange
Methionine 0.002mg Mandarin orange
Phenylalanine 0.018mg Mandarin orange
Valine 0.021mg Mandarin orange
Histidine 0.011mg Mandarin orange
Fructose 2.4g 0g Mandarin orange
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mandarin orange Chocolate
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
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.48g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
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.

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/nutrients

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

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