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Mandarin orange vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between mandarin oranges and dulce de Leche

  • Mandarin oranges have more vitamin C and vitamin A; however, dulce de Leche is higher in vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, choline, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5.
  • Dulce de Leche covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 28% more than mandarin oranges.
  • Mandarin oranges have 10 times more vitamin C than dulce de Leche. While mandarin oranges have 26.7mg of vitamin C, dulce de Leche has only 2.6mg.
  • Mandarin oranges have less saturated fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Dulce de Leche.

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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% 75% 31% 6.4% 1.3% 22% 83% 17% 0.26% 15%
Contains more CopperCopper +950%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1850%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +578.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +110.8%
Contains more IronIron +13.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1028.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +865%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2600%

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 8.7% 25% 4% 3% 4% 93% 3.9% 50% 3.7% 39% 3.3% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +926.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +387.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +286.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +773.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.2mg

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% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more WaterWater +196.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +744.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2271%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +314.9%
Contains more OtherOther +373%

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% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.375 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3471.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +476.9%

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
84% 3% 10% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 41.77 g
Glucose: 1.7 g
Fructose: 0.32 g
Lactose: 4.92 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 1.03 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +25.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +650%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +590.4%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Dulce de Leche
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 Dulce de Leche DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.405mg 28%
Vitamin C 26.7mg 2.6mg 27%
Phosphorus 20mg 193mg 25%
Calcium 37mg 251mg 21%
Saturated fat 0.039g 4.534g 20%
Choline 10.2mg 89.1mg 14%
Carbs 13.34g 55.35g 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg 13%
Calories 53kcal 315kcal 13%
Protein 0.81g 6.84g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.216mg 0.835mg 12%
Fats 0.31g 7.35g 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg 10%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Zinc 0.07mg 0.79mg 7%
Sodium 2mg 129mg 6%
Selenium 0.1µg 2.7µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.06g 2.143g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.016mg 5%
Potassium 166mg 350mg 5%
Vitamin A 34µg 74µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.016mg 4%
Copper 0.042mg 0.004mg 4%
Fructose 2.4g 0.32g 3%
Manganese 0.039mg 0.002mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 0.375g 2%
Magnesium 12mg 22mg 2%
Folate 16µg 11µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.3µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 0.21mg 1%
Net carbs 11.54g 55.35g N/A
Iron 0.15mg 0.17mg 0%
Sugar 10.58g 49.74g N/A
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.2mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.364g 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 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mandarin orange Dulce de Leche
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
23%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.495g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche 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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/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.