Mandarin orange vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mandarin oranges and lentil different?
- Mandarin oranges are richer in vitamin C and vitamin A, while lentil is higher in folate, iron, fiber, copper, phosphorus, manganese, zinc, and vitamin B1.
- Lentil covers your daily need for folate, 41% more than mandarin oranges.
- Mandarin oranges contain 85 times more vitamin A than lentil. Mandarin oranges contain 681IU of vitamin A, while lentil contains 8IU.
- Mandarin oranges have a higher glycemic index (47) than lentil (29).
Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types were 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 CalciumCalcium | +94.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +122.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2120% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +497.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1714.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +800% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1166.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2700% |
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 CVitamin C | +1680% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +191.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +102.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +181.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +195.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +128.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1031.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +220.6% |
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:
9.02 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
20.13 g
Water:
69.64 g
Other:
0.83 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1013.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +22.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +50.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +124.3% |
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
0.053 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.175 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -26.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +169.2% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~0.064g
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 Sodium | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 16µg | 181µg | 41% |
| Iron | 0.15mg | 3.33mg | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 26.7mg | 1.5mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7.9g | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 20mg | 180mg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.251mg | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.039mg | 0.494mg | 20% |
| Protein | 0.81g | 9.02g | 16% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 1.27mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.169mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.216mg | 0.638mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.078mg | 0.178mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 166mg | 369mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 36mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 2.8µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.376mg | 1.06mg | 4% |
| Choline | 10.2mg | 32.7mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 34µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.036mg | 0.073mg | 3% |
| Calories | 53kcal | 116kcal | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.4g | 3% | |
| Carbs | 13.34g | 20.13g | 2% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 19mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.065g | 0.175g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.31g | 0.38g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 11.54g | 12.23g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.58g | 1.8g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.053g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.064g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.016mg | 0.323mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.017mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.028mg | 0.654mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.032mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.018mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.021mg | 0.448mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.011mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)