Mandarin orange vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Mandarin orange and Grapefruit
- Grapefruit has 2 times less Sugar than Mandarin orange. Mandarin orange has 10.58g of Sugar, while Grapefruit has 6.89g.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +68.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23% |
| Contains more IronIron | +87.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +31.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +77.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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 EVitamin E | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +34.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +84.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +47.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +23.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +32.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +16.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +68.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +21.3% |
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:
0.77 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
10.66 g
Water:
88.06 g
Other:
0.37 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +121.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.1% |
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Protein
~0.77g
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Water
~88.06g
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Other
~0.37g
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
0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.036 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +200% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +80.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -46.2% |
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:
3.51 g
Glucose:
1.61 g
Fructose:
1.77 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +72.4% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +32.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +35.6% |
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Starch
~0g
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Lactose
~0g
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Maltose
~0g
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 53kcal | 42kcal |
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| Protein | 0.81g | 0.77g |
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| Fats | 0.31g | 0.14g |
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| Vitamin C | 26.7mg | 31.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 11.54g | 9.06g |
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| Carbs | 13.34g | 10.66g |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 9mg |
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| Calcium | 37mg | 22mg |
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| Potassium | 166mg | 135mg |
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| Iron | 0.15mg | 0.08mg |
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| Sugar | 10.58g | 6.89g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.032mg |
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| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.07mg | |
| Phosphorus | 20mg | 18mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin A | 681IU | 1150IU |
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| Vitamin A | 34µg | 58µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.2mg | 0.13mg |
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| Manganese | 0.039mg | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.043mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.036mg | 0.031mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.376mg | 0.204mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.216mg | 0.262mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.078mg | 0.053mg |
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| Folate | 16µg | 13µg |
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| Choline | 10.2mg | 7.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.039g | 0.021g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.06g | 0.02g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.065g | 0.036g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0.008mg |
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| Threonine | 0.016mg | 0.013mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.017mg | 0.008mg |
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| Leucine | 0.028mg | 0.015mg |
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| Lysine | 0.032mg | 0.019mg |
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| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0.007mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.018mg | 0.013mg |
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| Valine | 0.021mg | 0.015mg |
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| Histidine | 0.011mg | 0.008mg |
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| Fructose | 2.4g | 1.77g |
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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
5%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mandarin orange is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mandarin orange is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grapefruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)