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Mandarin orange vs. Miso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mandarin oranges and miso

  • Mandarin oranges have more vitamin C; however, miso is richer in copper, manganese, iron, vitamin K, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and fiber.
  • Miso covers your daily sodium needs 162% more than mandarin oranges.
  • Mandarin oranges contain less sodium.
  • Miso has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of miso is 61, while the glycemic index of mandarin oranges is 47.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Miso.

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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%
Miso
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 17% 19% 93% 140% 70% 68% 486% 112% 38%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +54.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.5%
Contains more IronIron +1560%
Contains more CopperCopper +900%
Contains more ZincZinc +3557.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +695%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2102.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6900%

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% 11% 4% 0% 15% 8.3% 7.1% 13% 18% 0% 0% 12% 5.6%
Miso
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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 0% 1.3% 0.2% 0% 25% 54% 17% 20% 46% 10% 73% 14% 39%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +750%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +547.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +141%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +155.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +18.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +607.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
Miso
4
13% 6% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 12.79 g
Fats: 6.01 g
Carbs: 25.37 g
Water: 43.02 g
Other: 12.81 g
Contains more WaterWater +98%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1479%
Contains more FatsFats +1838.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +90.2%
Contains more OtherOther +3362.2%

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
Miso
2
20% 22% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.884 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1763.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4336.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Miso
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97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 6 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.2 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +150%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Miso
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mandarin orange Miso DV% diff.
Sodium 2mg 3728mg 162%
Copper 0.042mg 0.42mg 42%
Manganese 0.039mg 0.859mg 36%
Vitamin C 26.7mg 0mg 30%
Iron 0.15mg 2.49mg 29%
Vitamin K 0µg 29.3µg 24%
Protein 0.81g 12.79g 24%
Zinc 0.07mg 2.56mg 23%
Phosphorus 20mg 159mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 2.884g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.233mg 15%
Fiber 1.8g 5.4g 14%
Selenium 0.1µg 7µg 13%
Choline 10.2mg 72.2mg 11%
Magnesium 12mg 48mg 9%
Fats 0.31g 6.01g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.199mg 9%
Calories 53kcal 198kcal 7%
Fructose 2.4g 6g 5%
Saturated fat 0.039g 1.025g 4%
Carbs 13.34g 25.37g 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Vitamin A 34µg 4µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.06g 1.118g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.098mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 0.906mg 3%
Calcium 37mg 57mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.216mg 0.337mg 2%
Potassium 166mg 210mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.01mg 1%
Folate 16µg 19µg 1%
Net carbs 11.54g 19.97g N/A
Sugar 10.58g 6.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.016mg 0.479mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0.508mg 0%
Leucine 0.028mg 0.82mg 0%
Lysine 0.032mg 0.478mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0.129mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.486mg 0%
Valine 0.021mg 0.547mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0.243mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mandarin orange Miso
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
14%
Mandarin orange
23%
Miso
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
108%
Miso

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Miso
Miso is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Miso
Miso is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.38g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Miso
Miso is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 3726mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.986g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Miso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172442/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.