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Mandarin orange vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between mandarin oranges and muffin

  • Mandarin oranges have more vitamin C and vitamin A; however, muffin has more vitamin K, phosphorus, manganese, choline, selenium, and iron.
  • Muffin's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 33% more.
  • Mandarin oranges have 30 times more vitamin C than muffin. Mandarin oranges have 26.7mg of vitamin C, while muffin has 0.9mg.
  • Mandarin oranges are lower in saturated fat.
  • Muffin has a higher glycemic index than mandarin oranges.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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%
Muffin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.9%
Contains more IronIron +766.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +428.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +630%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1051.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8100%

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%
Muffin
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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% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2866.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +95%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +715%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +189.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +352.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +277.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +806.9%

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
Muffin
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4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more WaterWater +241.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +454.3%
Contains more FatsFats +5083.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +297.3%
Contains more OtherOther +300%

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
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7936.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12366.2%

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
Muffin
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34% 59% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.31 g
Sucrose: 28.01 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 1.21 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.47 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +73.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +98.3%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +363%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 Muffin
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mandarin orange Muffin DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 8.103g 54%
Vitamin K 0µg 39.2µg 33%
Vitamin C 26.7mg 0.9mg 29%
Fats 0.31g 16.07g 24%
Manganese 0.039mg 0.449mg 18%
Phosphorus 20mg 146mg 18%
Calories 53kcal 375kcal 16%
Choline 10.2mg 92.5mg 15%
Selenium 0.1µg 8.2µg 15%
Sodium 2mg 336mg 15%
Iron 0.15mg 1.3mg 14%
Saturated fat 0.039g 2.844g 13%
Carbs 13.34g 53g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.06g 4.822g 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.163mg 10%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1.63mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.168mg 9%
Folate 16µg 48µg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Protein 0.81g 4.49g 7%
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 1.418mg 7%
Starch 0g 16.31g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.216mg 0.47mg 5%
Zinc 0.07mg 0.37mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.04mg 3%
Fiber 1.8g 1.1g 3%
Copper 0.042mg 0.06mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Fructose 2.4g 1.21g 1%
Potassium 166mg 121mg 1%
Calcium 37mg 44mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Vitamin A 34µg 21µg 1%
Net carbs 11.54g 51.9g N/A
Magnesium 12mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 10.58g 31.47g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.016mg 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.028mg 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 0.032mg 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.021mg 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mandarin orange Muffin
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
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 334mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.805g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)

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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients

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

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