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Mandarin orange vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between mandarin oranges and mixed nuts

  • Mixed nuts are higher than mandarin oranges in copper, manganese, phosphorus, selenium, magnesium, vitamin E, vitamin B3, iron, and zinc.
  • Mixed nuts cover your daily copper needs 96% more than mandarin oranges.
  • The amount of saturated fat in mandarin oranges is lower.
  • The glycemic index of mixed nuts is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1808.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +216.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +280.7%
Contains more IronIron +1640%
Contains more CopperCopper +2059.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +4700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2180%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5130.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +33800%

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%
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 1.7% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5240%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3810%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +225.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +444.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1950.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +427.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +351.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +418.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +409.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more WaterWater +3994.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2374.1%
Contains more FatsFats +17303.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.8%
Contains more OtherOther +678.4%

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
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +47380%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22380%

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
50% 50%
Starch: 4.2 g
Sucrose: 4.15 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +45.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Mixed nuts
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mandarin orange Mixed nuts DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 14.612g 97%
Copper 0.042mg 0.907mg 96%
Manganese 0.039mg 2.04mg 87%
Fats 0.31g 53.95g 83%
Monounsaturated fat 0.06g 28.488g 71%
Phosphorus 20mg 456mg 62%
Selenium 0.1µg 33.9µg 61%
Magnesium 12mg 229mg 52%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 7.82mg 51%
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 7.709mg 46%
Saturated fat 0.039g 8.711g 39%
Protein 0.81g 20.04g 38%
Iron 0.15mg 2.61mg 31%
Zinc 0.07mg 3.36mg 30%
Vitamin C 26.7mg 0.5mg 29%
Calories 53kcal 607kcal 28%
Fiber 1.8g 7g 21%
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.352mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.216mg 1.14mg 18%
Folate 16µg 83µg 17%
Potassium 166mg 632mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.196mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.189mg 11%
Choline 10.2mg 52mg 8%
Calcium 37mg 117mg 8%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.7µg 5%
Vitamin A 34µg 0µg 4%
Carbs 13.34g 21.05g 3%
Fructose 2.4g 0g 3%
Starch 0g 4.2g 2%
Net carbs 11.54g 14.05g N/A
Sugar 10.58g 4.15g N/A
Sodium 2mg 5mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0.016mg 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 0.028mg 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 0.032mg 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 1.182mg 0%
Valine 0.021mg 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0.572mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mandarin orange Mixed nuts
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
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.672g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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