Mandarin orange vs. Lime — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Mandarin orange and Lime?
- The amount of Iron in Lime is higher than in Mandarin orange.
- Lime contains 6 times less Sugar than Mandarin orange. Mandarin orange contains 10.58g of Sugar, while Lime contains 1.69g.
We used Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Limes, raw types 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.
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Calcium
+12.1%
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Magnesium
+100%
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Phosphorus
+11.1%
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Potassium
+62.7%
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Manganese
+387.5%
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Iron
+300%
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Zinc
+57.1%
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Copper
+54.8%
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Selenium
+300%
Equal in Phosphorus - 18
Equal in Sodium - 2
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Calcium
+12.1%
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Magnesium
+100%
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Phosphorus
+11.1%
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Potassium
+62.7%
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Manganese
+387.5%
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Iron
+300%
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Zinc
+57.1%
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Copper
+54.8%
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Selenium
+300%
Equal in Phosphorus - 18
Equal in Sodium - 2
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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Vitamin A
+1262%
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Vitamin B1
+93.3%
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Vitamin B2
+80%
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Vitamin B3
+88%
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Vitamin B6
+81.4%
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Folate
+100%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.22
Equal in Vitamin C - 29.1
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.217
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Vitamin A
+1262%
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Vitamin B1
+93.3%
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Vitamin B2
+80%
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Vitamin B3
+88%
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Vitamin B6
+81.4%
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Folate
+100%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.22
Equal in Vitamin C - 29.1
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.217
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+15.7%
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Fats
+55%
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Carbs
+26.6%
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Other
+23.3%
Equal in Water - 88.26
Protein:
0.81 g
Fats:
0.31 g
Carbs:
13.34 g
Water:
85.17 g
Other:
0.37 g
Protein:
0.7 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
10.54 g
Water:
88.26 g
Other:
0.3 g
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Protein
+15.7%
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Fats
+55%
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Carbs
+26.6%
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+23.3%
Equal in Water - 88.26
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+215.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+18.2%
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Saturated Fat
-43.6%
Saturated Fat:
0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.065 g
Saturated Fat:
0.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.055 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+215.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+18.2%
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Saturated Fat
-43.6%
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 11.54g | 7.74g |
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Protein | 0.81g | 0.7g |
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Fats | 0.31g | 0.2g |
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Carbs | 13.34g | 10.54g |
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Calories | 53kcal | 30kcal |
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Fructose | 2.4g |
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Sugar | 10.58g | 1.69g |
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Fiber | 1.8g | 2.8g |
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Calcium | 37mg | 33mg |
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Iron | 0.15mg | 0.6mg |
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Magnesium | 12mg | 6mg |
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Phosphorus | 20mg | 18mg |
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Potassium | 166mg | 102mg |
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Sodium | 2mg | 2mg | |
Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.11mg |
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Copper | 0.042mg | 0.065mg |
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Manganese | 0.039mg | 0.008mg |
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Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.4µg |
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Vitamin A | 681IU | 50IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 34µg | 2µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.2mg | 0.22mg |
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Vitamin C | 26.7mg | 29.1mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.03mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.036mg | 0.02mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.376mg | 0.2mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.216mg | 0.217mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.078mg | 0.043mg |
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Folate | 16µg | 8µg |
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Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.6µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0.003mg |
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Threonine | 0.016mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.017mg |
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Leucine | 0.028mg |
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Lysine | 0.032mg | 0.014mg |
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Methionine | 0.002mg | 0.002mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.018mg |
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Valine | 0.021mg |
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Histidine | 0.011mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.039g | 0.022g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.06g | 0.019g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.065g | 0.055g |
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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%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%

8%

Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?

Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Lime is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Lime is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Lime is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.