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Mandarin orange vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mandarin orange and Macadamia different?

  • Mandarin orange is higher in Vitamin C, however, Macadamia is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Macadamia is 178% higher.
  • Mandarin orange contains 22 times more Vitamin C than Macadamia. While Mandarin orange contains 26.7mg of Vitamin C, Macadamia contains only 1.2mg.
  • Mandarin orange has less Saturated Fat.

Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 -60%
Contains more Calcium +129.7%
Contains more Iron +2360%
Contains more Magnesium +983.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +840%
Contains more Potassium +121.7%
Contains more Zinc +1757.1%
Contains more Copper +1700%
Contains more Manganese +10492.3%
Contains more Selenium +3500%
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 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Calcium +129.7%
Contains more Iron +2360%
Contains more Magnesium +983.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +840%
Contains more Potassium +121.7%
Contains more Zinc +1757.1%
Contains more Copper +1700%
Contains more Manganese +10492.3%
Contains more Selenium +3500%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2125%
Contains more Folate +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +170%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1960.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +557.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +250.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +252.6%
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 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2125%
Contains more Folate +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +170%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1960.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +557.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +250.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +252.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +6162.5%
Contains more Protein +876.5%
Contains more Fats +24341.9%
Contains more Other +208.1%
Equal in Carbs - 13.82
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Water +6162.5%
Contains more Protein +876.5%
Contains more Fats +24341.9%
Contains more Other +208.1%
Equal in Carbs - 13.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98028.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2210.8%
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98028.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2210.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +36.6%
Contains more Glucose +2942.9%
Contains more Fructose +3328.6%
Contains more Starch +∞%
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
19% 79%
Starch: 1.05 g
Sucrose: 4.43 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +36.6%
Contains more Glucose +2942.9%
Contains more Fructose +3328.6%
Contains more Starch +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mandarin orange Macadamia Opinion
Net carbs 11.54g 5.22g Mandarin orange
Protein 0.81g 7.91g Macadamia
Fats 0.31g 75.77g Macadamia
Carbs 13.34g 13.82g Macadamia
Calories 53kcal 718kcal Macadamia
Starch 0g 1.05g Macadamia
Fructose 2.4g 0.07g Mandarin orange
Sugar 10.58g 4.57g Macadamia
Fiber 1.8g 8.6g Macadamia
Calcium 37mg 85mg Macadamia
Iron 0.15mg 3.69mg Macadamia
Magnesium 12mg 130mg Macadamia
Phosphorus 20mg 188mg Macadamia
Potassium 166mg 368mg Macadamia
Sodium 2mg 5mg Mandarin orange
Zinc 0.07mg 1.3mg Macadamia
Copper 0.042mg 0.756mg Macadamia
Manganese 0.039mg 4.131mg Macadamia
Selenium 0.1µg 3.6µg Macadamia
Vitamin A 681IU 0IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 0µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.54mg Macadamia
Vitamin C 26.7mg 1.2mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 1.195mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.162mg Macadamia
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 2.473mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 0.216mg 0.758mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.275mg Macadamia
Folate 16µg 11µg Mandarin orange
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.067mg Macadamia
Threonine 0.016mg 0.37mg Macadamia
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0.314mg Macadamia
Leucine 0.028mg 0.602mg Macadamia
Lysine 0.032mg 0.018mg Mandarin orange
Methionine 0.002mg 0.023mg Macadamia
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.665mg Macadamia
Valine 0.021mg 0.363mg Macadamia
Histidine 0.011mg 0.195mg Macadamia
Saturated Fat 0.039g 12.061g Mandarin orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 58.877g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 1.502g Macadamia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mandarin orange Macadamia
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
43%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

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 - 12.022g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia 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.

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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/nutrients

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

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