Mandarin orange vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Mandarin orange and Onion
- The amount of Vitamin C in Mandarin orange is higher than in Onion.
- Mandarin orange covers your daily Vitamin C needs 21% more than Onion.
- Onion has 2 times less Sugar than Mandarin orange. Mandarin orange has 10.58g of Sugar, while Onion has 4.24g.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Onions, raw.
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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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +60.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +142.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +230.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +400% |
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 | +260.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +33950% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +26.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +224.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +75.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +67.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +18.8% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
9.34 g
Water:
89.11 g
Other:
0.35 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +210% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +42.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.8% |
~equal in
Water
~89.11g
~equal in
Other
~0.35g
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
0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.017 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +361.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +282.4% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~0.042g
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 g
Sucrose:
0.99 g
Glucose:
1.97 g
Fructose:
1.29 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +511.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +86% |
~equal in
Starch
~0g
~equal in
Glucose
~1.97g
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
~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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 53kcal | 40kcal |
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| Protein | 0.81g | 1.1g |
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| Fats | 0.31g | 0.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 26.7mg | 7.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 11.54g | 7.64g |
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| Carbs | 13.34g | 9.34g |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 37mg | 23mg |
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| Potassium | 166mg | 146mg |
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| Iron | 0.15mg | 0.21mg |
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| Sugar | 10.58g | 4.24g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.7g |
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| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.039mg |
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| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.17mg |
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| Phosphorus | 20mg | 29mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin A | 681IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 34µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.2mg | 0.02mg |
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| Manganese | 0.039mg | 0.129mg |
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| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.046mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.036mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.376mg | 0.116mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.216mg | 0.123mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.078mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.4µg |
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| Folate | 16µg | 19µg |
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| Choline | 10.2mg | 6.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.039g | 0.042g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.06g | 0.013g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.065g | 0.017g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0.014mg |
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| Threonine | 0.016mg | 0.021mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.017mg | 0.014mg |
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| Leucine | 0.028mg | 0.025mg |
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| Lysine | 0.032mg | 0.039mg |
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| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0.002mg | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.018mg | 0.025mg |
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| Valine | 0.021mg | 0.021mg | |
| Histidine | 0.011mg | 0.014mg |
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| Fructose | 2.4g | 1.29g |
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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
16%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mandarin orange is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.