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Mandarin orange vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mandarin orange and Milk

  • Mandarin orange has more Vitamin C, and Fiber, however, Milk is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin D, and Selenium.
  • Mandarin orange covers your daily Vitamin C needs 30% more than Milk.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.

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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
6
:
4
Milk
Milk
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Potassium +10.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Copper +320%
Contains more Manganese +1200%
Contains more Calcium +237.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +375%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Selenium +3200%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Potassium - 150
Mandarin orange
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 6% 9% 9% 15% 1% 2% 14% 6% 1%
Milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 2% 8% 41% 14% 6% 12% 4% 1% 18%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Potassium +10.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Copper +320%
Contains more Manganese +1200%
Contains more Calcium +237.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +375%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Selenium +3200%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Potassium - 150

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
7
:
5
Milk
Milk
Contains more Vitamin A +247.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +1900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +304.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.8%
Contains more Folate +220%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +413.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 1% 36% 0% 5% 43% 2% 22% 9% 4% 59% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +247.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +1900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +304.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.8%
Contains more Folate +220%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +413.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
1
:
4
Milk
Milk
Contains more Carbs +167.3%
Contains more Protein +316%
Contains more Fats +212.9%
Contains more Other +102.7%
Equal in Water - 89.92
Mandarin orange
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
Milk
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more Carbs +167.3%
Contains more Protein +316%
Contains more Fats +212.9%
Contains more Other +102.7%
Equal in Water - 89.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
2
:
1
Milk
Milk
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +361.7%
Mandarin orange
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
Milk
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +361.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
3
:
1
Milk
Milk
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Mandarin orange
57% 20% 23%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 6.05 g
Glucose: 2.13 g
Fructose: 2.4 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Milk
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 5.2 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mandarin orange Milk Opinion
Net carbs 11.54g 4.99g Mandarin orange
Protein 0.81g 3.37g Milk
Fats 0.31g 0.97g Milk
Carbs 13.34g 4.99g Mandarin orange
Calories 53kcal 42kcal Mandarin orange
Fructose 2.4g 0g Mandarin orange
Sugar 10.58g 5.2g Milk
Fiber 1.8g 0g Mandarin orange
Calcium 37mg 125mg Milk
Iron 0.15mg 0.03mg Mandarin orange
Magnesium 12mg 11mg Mandarin orange
Phosphorus 20mg 95mg Milk
Potassium 166mg 150mg Mandarin orange
Sodium 2mg 44mg Mandarin orange
Zinc 0.07mg 0.42mg Milk
Copper 0.042mg 0.01mg Mandarin orange
Manganese 0.039mg 0.003mg Mandarin orange
Selenium 0.1µg 3.3µg Milk
Vitamin A 681IU 196IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 58µg Milk
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.01mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin D 0IU 48IU Milk
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Milk
Vitamin C 26.7mg 0mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.02mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.185mg Milk
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 0.093mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B5 0.216mg 0.361mg Milk
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.037mg Mandarin orange
Folate 16µg 5µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.47µg Milk
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Milk
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.043mg Milk
Threonine 0.016mg 0.143mg Milk
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0.174mg Milk
Leucine 0.028mg 0.319mg Milk
Lysine 0.032mg 0.282mg Milk
Methionine 0.002mg 0.088mg Milk
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.174mg Milk
Valine 0.021mg 0.22mg Milk
Histidine 0.011mg 0.101mg Milk
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Mandarin orange
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.633g Mandarin orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0.277g Milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 0.035g Mandarin orange
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g Milk
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g Milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mandarin orange Milk
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
16%
Milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
14%
Milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milk
Milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.594g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.

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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.