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Mandarin orange vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mandarin oranges and lamb

  • Mandarin oranges have more vitamin C; however, lamb is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B2.
  • Lamb covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 106% 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 lamb is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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%
Lamb
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +117.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +77.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +91.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +86.7%
Contains more IronIron +1153.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +183.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +6271.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +840%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26300%

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%
Lamb
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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% 0% 2.8% 1.5% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +594.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1671.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +205.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +818.6%

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
Lamb
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +58.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2927.2%
Contains more FatsFats +6654.8%
Contains more OtherOther +121.6%

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
Lamb
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14600%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2223.1%

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 Lamb
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mandarin orange Lamb DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.55µg 106%
Selenium 0.1µg 26.4µg 48%
Protein 0.81g 24.52g 47%
Zinc 0.07mg 4.46mg 40%
Saturated fat 0.039g 8.83g 40%
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 6.66mg 39%
Fats 0.31g 20.94g 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Vitamin C 26.7mg 0mg 30%
Phosphorus 20mg 188mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0.06g 8.82g 22%
Iron 0.15mg 1.88mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.25mg 16%
Choline 10.2mg 93.7mg 15%
Calories 53kcal 294kcal 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 1.51g 10%
Copper 0.042mg 0.119mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.216mg 0.66mg 9%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Vitamin A 34µg 0µg 4%
Carbs 13.34g 0g 4%
Vitamin K 0µg 4.6µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.1mg 4%
Potassium 166mg 310mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.13mg 4%
Magnesium 12mg 23mg 3%
Fructose 2.4g 3%
Sodium 2mg 72mg 3%
Calcium 37mg 17mg 2%
Folate 16µg 18µg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Manganese 0.039mg 0.022mg 1%
Net carbs 11.54g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 10.58g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.14mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 0.016mg 1.05mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.017mg 1.183mg 0%
Leucine 0.028mg 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 0.032mg 2.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0.629mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.998mg 0%
Valine 0.021mg 1.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0.777mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mandarin orange Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.791g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.