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Mandarin orange vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mandarin orange and Margarine

  • Mandarin orange is higher in Vitamin C, Fiber, and Vitamin B6, yet Margarine is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E .
  • Margarine covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 87% more than Mandarin orange.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Mandarin orange is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt.

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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.
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
9
:
0
Margarine
Margarine
Contains more Calcium +1133.3%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +822.2%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 2
Mandarin orange
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 6% 9% 9% 15% 1% 2% 14% 6% 1%
Margarine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1133.3%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +822.2%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
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.
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
6
:
5
Margarine
Margarine
Contains more Vitamin C +13250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1534.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +766.7%
Contains more Folate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin A +425.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +4400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.037
Mandarin orange
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%
Margarine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 215% 180% 0% 1% 3% 9% 1% 0% 3% 1% 13% 233%
Contains more Vitamin C +13250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1534.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +766.7%
Contains more Folate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin A +425.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +4400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.037

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
3
:
2
Margarine
Margarine
Contains more Protein +406.3%
Contains more Carbs +1805.7%
Contains more Water +415.6%
Contains more Fats +25935.5%
Contains more Other +416.2%
Mandarin orange
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
Margarine
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Protein +406.3%
Contains more Carbs +1805.7%
Contains more Water +415.6%
Contains more Fats +25935.5%
Contains more Other +416.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
1
:
2
Margarine
Margarine
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64695%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37287.7%
Mandarin orange
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
Margarine
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64695%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37287.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mandarin orange Margarine Opinion
Net carbs 11.54g 0.7g Mandarin orange
Protein 0.81g 0.16g Mandarin orange
Fats 0.31g 80.71g Margarine
Carbs 13.34g 0.7g Mandarin orange
Calories 53kcal 717kcal Margarine
Fructose 2.4g Mandarin orange
Sugar 10.58g 0g Margarine
Fiber 1.8g 0g Mandarin orange
Calcium 37mg 3mg Mandarin orange
Iron 0.15mg 0.06mg Mandarin orange
Magnesium 12mg 3mg Mandarin orange
Phosphorus 20mg 5mg Mandarin orange
Potassium 166mg 18mg Mandarin orange
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Zinc 0.07mg 0mg Mandarin orange
Copper 0.042mg 0mg Mandarin orange
Manganese 0.039mg Mandarin orange
Selenium 0.1µg 0µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin A 681IU 3577IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 819µg Margarine
Vitamin E 0.2mg 9mg Margarine
Vitamin C 26.7mg 0.2mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.01mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.037mg Margarine
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 0.023mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B5 0.216mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.009mg Mandarin orange
Folate 16µg 1µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.1µg Margarine
Vitamin K 0µg 93µg Margarine
Tryptophan 0.002mg Mandarin orange
Threonine 0.016mg Mandarin orange
Isoleucine 0.017mg Mandarin orange
Leucine 0.028mg Mandarin orange
Lysine 0.032mg Mandarin orange
Methionine 0.002mg Mandarin orange
Phenylalanine 0.018mg Mandarin orange
Valine 0.021mg Mandarin orange
Histidine 0.011mg Mandarin orange
Trans Fat 0g 14.89g Mandarin orange
Saturated Fat 0.039g 15.189g Mandarin orange
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 38.877g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 24.302g Margarine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g Margarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mandarin orange Margarine
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
55%
Margarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
1%
Margarine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.15g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.