Mandarin orange vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between mandarin oranges and brazil nut?
- Mandarin oranges are richer in vitamin C, while brazil nut is higher in selenium, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin E, and zinc.
- Brazil nut's daily need coverage for selenium is 3485% higher.
- Brazil nut has 38 times less vitamin C than mandarin oranges. Mandarin oranges have 26.7mg of vitamin C, while brazil nut has 0.7mg.
- Mandarin oranges are lower in saturated fat.
- Mandarin oranges have a higher glycemic index (47) than brazil nut (10).
We used Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched types in this comparison.
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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 SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +3033.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +332.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +297% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1520% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +4050% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +5700% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +3525% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3035.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1916900% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +3714.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2725% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +963.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +29.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +37.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +182.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.81 g
Fats:
0.31 g
Carbs:
13.34 g
Water:
85.17 g
Other:
0.37 g
Protein:
14.32 g
Fats:
67.1 g
Carbs:
11.74 g
Water:
3.42 g
Other:
3.42 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2390.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1667.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +21545.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +824.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.065 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
16.134 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
24.399 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +39698.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +37436.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
6.05 g
Glucose:
2.13 g
Fructose:
2.4 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0.25 g
Sucrose:
2.33 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +159.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 0.1µg | 1917µg | 3485% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 1.743mg | 189% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.065g | 24.399g | 162% |
| Fats | 0.31g | 67.1g | 103% |
| Phosphorus | 20mg | 725mg | 101% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 376mg | 87% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 16.134g | 73% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.06g | 23.879g | 60% |
| Manganese | 0.039mg | 1.223mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.617mg | 47% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2mg | 5.65mg | 36% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 4.06mg | 36% |
| Calories | 53kcal | 659kcal | 30% |
| Iron | 0.15mg | 2.43mg | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 26.7mg | 0.7mg | 29% |
| Protein | 0.81g | 14.32g | 27% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7.5g | 23% |
| Potassium | 166mg | 659mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 160mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 34µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.4g | 0g | 3% |
| Choline | 10.2mg | 28.8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.078mg | 0.101mg | 2% |
| Folate | 16µg | 22µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 13.34g | 11.74g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.216mg | 0.184mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.376mg | 0.295mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 11.54g | 4.24g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.58g | 2.33g | N/A |
| Starch | 0g | 0.25g | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.036mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.016mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.017mg | 0.518mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.028mg | 1.19mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.032mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 1.124mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.018mg | 0.639mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.021mg | 0.76mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.011mg | 0.409mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.018g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.018g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 23.859g | N/A |
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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
1208%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.095g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
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.