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Mandarin orange vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mandarin orange and Nutmeg

  • Mandarin orange has more Vitamin C, however, Nutmeg is higher in Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
  • Nutmeg covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 130% more than Mandarin orange.
  • Mandarin orange has 9 times more Vitamin C than Nutmeg. While Mandarin orange has 26.7mg of Vitamin C, Nutmeg has only 3mg.
  • Mandarin orange has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Spices, nutmeg, ground.

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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.
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Calcium +397.3%
Contains more Iron +1926.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1425%
Contains more Phosphorus +965%
Contains more Potassium +110.8%
Contains more Zinc +2971.4%
Contains more Copper +2345.2%
Contains more Manganese +7335.9%
Contains more Selenium +1500%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 6% 9% 9% 15% 1% 2% 14% 6% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Calcium +397.3%
Contains more Iron +1926.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1425%
Contains more Phosphorus +965%
Contains more Potassium +110.8%
Contains more Zinc +2971.4%
Contains more Copper +2345.2%
Contains more Manganese +7335.9%
Contains more Selenium +1500%

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.
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Nutmeg
Contains more Vitamin A +567.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +790%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +496.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.1%
Contains more Folate +375%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 10% 87% 14% 25% 0% 37% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +567.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +790%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +496.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.1%
Contains more Folate +375%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1267.1%
Contains more Protein +621%
Contains more Fats +11612.9%
Contains more Carbs +269.5%
Contains more Other +529.7%
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more Water +1267.1%
Contains more Protein +621%
Contains more Fats +11612.9%
Contains more Carbs +269.5%
Contains more Other +529.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5266.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +438.5%
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5266.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +438.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mandarin orange Nutmeg Opinion
Net carbs 11.54g 28.49g Nutmeg
Protein 0.81g 5.84g Nutmeg
Fats 0.31g 36.31g Nutmeg
Carbs 13.34g 49.29g Nutmeg
Calories 53kcal 525kcal Nutmeg
Fructose 2.4g Mandarin orange
Sugar 10.58g 2.99g Nutmeg
Fiber 1.8g 20.8g Nutmeg
Calcium 37mg 184mg Nutmeg
Iron 0.15mg 3.04mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 12mg 183mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 20mg 213mg Nutmeg
Potassium 166mg 350mg Nutmeg
Sodium 2mg 16mg Mandarin orange
Zinc 0.07mg 2.15mg Nutmeg
Copper 0.042mg 1.027mg Nutmeg
Manganese 0.039mg 2.9mg Nutmeg
Selenium 0.1µg 1.6µg Nutmeg
Vitamin A 681IU 102IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 5µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin C 26.7mg 3mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.346mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.057mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 1.299mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B5 0.216mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.16mg Nutmeg
Folate 16µg 76µg Nutmeg
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
Saturated Fat 0.039g 25.94g Mandarin orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 3.22g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 0.35g Nutmeg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mandarin orange Nutmeg
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
20%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.901g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $5.6)
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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.