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Mandarin orange vs. Lemon meringue pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mandarin orange and Lemon meringue pie different?

  • Mandarin orange is higher in Vitamin C, however, Lemon meringue pie is richer in Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Mandarin orange is 26% higher.
  • Mandarin orange contains 3 times more Potassium than Lemon meringue pie. While Mandarin orange contains 166mg of Potassium, Lemon meringue pie contains only 65mg.
  • Mandarin orange has less Saturated Fat.

Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Calcium +208.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +155.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Iron +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +110%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Manganese +228.2%
Contains more Selenium +11500%
Equal in Copper - 0.042
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 6% 9% 9% 15% 1% 2% 14% 6% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 5% 18% 6% 32% 8% 14% 17% 64%
Contains more Calcium +208.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +155.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Iron +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +110%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Manganese +228.2%
Contains more Selenium +11500%
Equal in Copper - 0.042

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +325.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +709.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +151.1%
Contains more Folate +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.214
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 4% 0% 89% 15% 9% 8% 13% 18% 12% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 11% 30% 37% 18% 13% 7% 19% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +325.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +709.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +151.1%
Contains more Folate +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.214

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +96.7%
Contains more Protein +369.1%
Contains more Fats +4061.3%
Contains more Carbs +193.1%
Contains more Other +143.2%
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
4% 13% 39% 43%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 12.9 g
Carbs: 39.1 g
Water: 43.3 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Water +96.7%
Contains more Protein +369.1%
Contains more Fats +4061.3%
Contains more Carbs +193.1%
Contains more Other +143.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9203.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5024.6%
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
26% 46% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.185 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.331 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9203.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5024.6%

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 Lemon meringue pie
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mandarin orange Lemon meringue pie Opinion
Net carbs 11.54g 39.1g Lemon meringue pie
Protein 0.81g 3.8g Lemon meringue pie
Fats 0.31g 12.9g Lemon meringue pie
Carbs 13.34g 39.1g Lemon meringue pie
Calories 53kcal 285kcal Lemon meringue pie
Fructose 2.4g Mandarin orange
Sugar 10.58g Lemon meringue pie
Fiber 1.8g Mandarin orange
Calcium 37mg 12mg Mandarin orange
Iron 0.15mg 1mg Lemon meringue pie
Magnesium 12mg 6mg Mandarin orange
Phosphorus 20mg 42mg Lemon meringue pie
Potassium 166mg 65mg Mandarin orange
Sodium 2mg 242mg Mandarin orange
Zinc 0.07mg 0.28mg Lemon meringue pie
Copper 0.042mg 0.042mg
Manganese 0.039mg 0.128mg Lemon meringue pie
Selenium 0.1µg 11.6µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin A 681IU 160IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 43µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin E 0.2mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin C 26.7mg 3.3mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.118mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.159mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 0.944mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B5 0.216mg 0.214mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.027mg Mandarin orange
Folate 16µg 25µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Lemon meringue pie
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.046mg Lemon meringue pie
Threonine 0.016mg 0.143mg Lemon meringue pie
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0.169mg Lemon meringue pie
Leucine 0.028mg 0.292mg Lemon meringue pie
Lysine 0.032mg 0.181mg Lemon meringue pie
Methionine 0.002mg 0.092mg Lemon meringue pie
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.194mg Lemon meringue pie
Valine 0.021mg 0.192mg Lemon meringue pie
Histidine 0.011mg 0.087mg Lemon meringue pie
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg Mandarin orange
Saturated Fat 0.039g 3.185g Mandarin orange
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Lemon meringue pie
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 5.582g Lemon meringue pie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 3.331g Lemon meringue pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mandarin orange Lemon meringue pie
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
17%
Mandarin orange
13%
Lemon meringue pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
20%
Lemon meringue pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.146g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.58g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie 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. Lemon meringue pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175018/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.