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Mandarin orange vs. Loquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mandarin orange and Loquat

  • Loquat has less Vitamin C.
  • Mandarin orange's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 29% more.
  • Mandarin orange has 2 times more Calcium than Loquat. Mandarin orange has 37mg of Calcium, while Loquat has 16mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Loquats, 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.
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%
Loquat
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 4.8% 23% 11% 13% 1.4% 12% 0.13% 19% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +131.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.2%
Contains more IronIron +86.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +279.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +500%
~equal in Magnesium ~13mg
~equal in Copper ~0.04mg

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% 41% 4% 0% 15% 8.3% 7.1% 13% 18% 0% 0% 12% 5.6%
Loquat
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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 3.3% 92% 0% 0% 4.8% 5.5% 3.4% 0% 23% 0% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2570%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +205.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +108.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
Loquat
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12% 87%
Protein: 0.43 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 12.14 g
Water: 86.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +88.4%
Contains more FatsFats +55%
Contains more OtherOther +35.1%
~equal in Carbs ~12.14g
~equal in Water ~86.73g

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
Loquat
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29% 6% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.091 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +650%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +40%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.04g

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 Loquat
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mandarin orange Loquat Opinion
Calories 53kcal 47kcal Mandarin orange
Protein 0.81g 0.43g Mandarin orange
Fats 0.31g 0.2g Mandarin orange
Vitamin C 26.7mg 1mg Mandarin orange
Net carbs 11.54g 10.44g Mandarin orange
Carbs 13.34g 12.14g Mandarin orange
Magnesium 12mg 13mg Loquat
Calcium 37mg 16mg Mandarin orange
Potassium 166mg 266mg Loquat
Iron 0.15mg 0.28mg Loquat
Sugar 10.58g Loquat
Fiber 1.8g 1.7g Mandarin orange
Copper 0.042mg 0.04mg Mandarin orange
Zinc 0.07mg 0.05mg Mandarin orange
Phosphorus 20mg 27mg Loquat
Sodium 2mg 1mg Loquat
Vitamin A 681IU 1528IU Loquat
Vitamin A 34µg 76µg Loquat
Vitamin E 0.2mg Mandarin orange
Manganese 0.039mg 0.148mg Loquat
Selenium 0.1µg 0.6µg Loquat
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.019mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.024mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 0.18mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B5 0.216mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.1mg Loquat
Folate 16µg 14µg Mandarin orange
Choline 10.2mg Mandarin orange
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.04g Mandarin orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0.008g Mandarin orange
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 0.091g Loquat
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.005mg Loquat
Threonine 0.016mg 0.015mg Mandarin orange
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0.015mg Mandarin orange
Leucine 0.028mg 0.026mg Mandarin orange
Lysine 0.032mg 0.023mg Mandarin orange
Methionine 0.002mg 0.004mg Loquat
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.014mg Mandarin orange
Valine 0.021mg 0.021mg
Histidine 0.011mg 0.007mg Mandarin orange
Fructose 2.4g Mandarin orange

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mandarin orange Loquat
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
16%
Mandarin orange
11%
Loquat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
10%
Loquat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Loquat
Loquat contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Loquat
Loquat is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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.

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. Loquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169908/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.