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Mandarin orange vs. Oats — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between mandarin oranges and oats?

  • Mandarin oranges are richer in vitamin C, while oats are higher in manganese, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, zinc, fiber, and vitamin B5.
  • Oats' daily need coverage for manganese is 212% higher.
  • Oats have a higher glycemic index (59) than mandarin oranges (47).

We used Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Oats 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.
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%
Oats
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 16% 38% 177% 209% 108% 224% 0.26% 641% 0%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1375%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +158.4%
Contains more IronIron +3046.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1390.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +5571.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2515%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12505.1%
~equal in Sodium ~2mg

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%
Oats
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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 191% 32% 18% 81% 27% 0% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1215.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +286.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +524.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
Oats
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17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more WaterWater +936.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1985.2%
Contains more FatsFats +2125.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +396.8%
Contains more OtherOther +364.9%

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
Oats
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21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.217 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.535 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3530%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3800%

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 Oats
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sodium Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mandarin orange Oats DV% diff.
Manganese 0.039mg 4.916mg 212%
Phosphorus 20mg 523mg 72%
Copper 0.042mg 0.626mg 65%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.763mg 59%
Iron 0.15mg 4.72mg 57%
Magnesium 12mg 177mg 39%
Zinc 0.07mg 3.97mg 35%
Fiber 1.8g 10.6g 35%
Protein 0.81g 16.89g 32%
Vitamin C 26.7mg 0mg 30%
Vitamin B5 0.216mg 1.349mg 23%
Carbs 13.34g 66.27g 18%
Calories 53kcal 389kcal 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 2.535g 16%
Folate 16µg 56µg 10%
Fats 0.31g 6.9g 10%
Potassium 166mg 429mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.139mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.06g 2.178g 5%
Saturated fat 0.039g 1.217g 5%
Vitamin A 34µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 0.961mg 4%
Fructose 2.4g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.119mg 3%
Choline 10.2mg 2%
Calcium 37mg 54mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1%
Net carbs 11.54g 55.67g N/A
Sugar 10.58g N/A
Sodium 2mg 2mg 0%
Selenium 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.234mg 0%
Threonine 0.016mg 0.575mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0.694mg 0%
Leucine 0.028mg 1.284mg 0%
Lysine 0.032mg 0.701mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0.312mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.895mg 0%
Valine 0.021mg 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0.405mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mandarin orange Oats
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%
Oats
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
154%
Oats

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Oats
Oats is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oats
Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.58g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.178g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 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. Oats - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.