Mandarin orange vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between mandarin oranges and lettuce
- Mandarin oranges have more vitamin C, while lettuce has more vitamin A, vitamin K, manganese, iron, and folate.
- Lettuce's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 134% higher.
- Lettuce contains 14 times less sugar than mandarin oranges. Mandarin oranges contain 10.58g of sugar, while lettuce contains 0.78g.
- Lettuce has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lettuce is 32, while the glycemic index of mandarin oranges is 47.
The food types used in this comparison are Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Lettuce, green leaf, 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +44.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +473.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +157.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +541% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +500% |
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 | +190.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +61.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +988.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +137.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +33.3% |
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:
1.36 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
2.87 g
Water:
94.98 g
Other:
0.64 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +106.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +364.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +67.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +73% |
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
0.02 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.082 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +900% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +26.2% |
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:
0 g
Glucose:
0.36 g
Fructose:
0.43 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +491.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +458.1% |
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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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 126.3µg | 105% |
| Vitamin A | 34µg | 370µg | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 26.7mg | 9.2mg | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.039mg | 0.25mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.15mg | 0.86mg | 9% |
| Folate | 16µg | 38µg | 6% |
| Carbs | 13.34g | 2.87g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.036mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Calories | 53kcal | 15kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.216mg | 0.134mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 2.4g | 0.43g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.3g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Choline | 10.2mg | 13.6mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.029mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.078mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.81g | 1.36g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 166mg | 194mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.18mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 20mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.31g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 11.54g | 1.57g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 36mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 10.58g | 0.78g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.2mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.376mg | 0.375mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.006g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.065g | 0.082g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.016mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.017mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.028mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.032mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.018mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.021mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.011mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
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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%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lettuce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lettuce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)