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Mandarin orange vs. Italian sausage raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mandarin oranges and italian sausage raw

  • Mandarin oranges are richer in vitamin C, yet italian sausage raw is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for italian sausage raw is 56% higher.
  • Mandarin oranges contain 13 times more vitamin C than italian sausage raw. Mandarin oranges contain 26.7mg of vitamin C, while italian sausage raw contains 2mg.
  • Mandarin oranges contain less saturated fat.
  • Italian sausage raw has a lower glycemic index than mandarin oranges.

Food types used in this article are Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Sausage, Italian, pork, raw.

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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 10% 5.4% 22% 44% 27% 49% 61% 95% 7.6% 135%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +105.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.4%
Contains more IronIron +686.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +90.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +2457.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +610%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +48.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24700%

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 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 142% 39% 61% 31% 69% 114% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1235%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +879.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +764.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +136.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1952.3%
Contains more WaterWater +66.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1659.3%
Contains more FatsFats +10006.5%
Contains more OtherOther +627%

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
38% 48% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.03 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +23800%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6100%

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 Italian sausage raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mandarin orange Italian sausage raw DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.039g 11.27g 51%
Fats 0.31g 31.33g 48%
Selenium 0.1µg 24.8µg 45%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.568mg 43%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.91µg 38%
Monounsaturated fat 0.06g 14.34g 36%
Sodium 2mg 731mg 32%
Vitamin C 26.7mg 2mg 27%
Protein 0.81g 14.25g 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 4.03g 26%
Cholesterol 0mg 76mg 25%
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 3.25mg 18%
Phosphorus 20mg 142mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.3mg 17%
Zinc 0.07mg 1.79mg 16%
Calories 53kcal 346kcal 15%
Iron 0.15mg 1.18mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.168mg 10%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.216mg 0.51mg 6%
Copper 0.042mg 0.08mg 4%
Carbs 13.34g 0.65g 4%
Vitamin A 34µg 0µg 4%
Potassium 166mg 253mg 3%
Fructose 2.4g 3%
Calcium 37mg 18mg 2%
Folate 16µg 8µg 2%
Choline 10.2mg 2%
Manganese 0.039mg 0.058mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1%
Net carbs 11.54g 0.65g N/A
Magnesium 12mg 14mg 0%
Sugar 10.58g N/A
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.016mg 0.563mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0.52mg 0%
Leucine 0.028mg 0.956mg 0%
Lysine 0.032mg 1.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0.346mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.477mg 0%
Valine 0.021mg 0.572mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0.411mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mandarin orange Italian sausage raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
36%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 729mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.231g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw 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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.