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Mandarin orange vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between mandarin oranges and pizza?

  • Mandarin oranges are higher in vitamin C; however, pizza is richer in selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, and vitamin B12.
  • Pizza's daily need coverage for selenium is 36% more.
  • Pizza contains 19 times less vitamin C than mandarin oranges. Mandarin oranges contain 26.7mg of vitamin C, while pizza contains 1.4mg.
  • Mandarin oranges have less saturated fat.
  • Mandarin oranges have a lower glycemic index (47) than pizza (60).

We used Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust types 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.
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%
Pizza
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +408.1%
Contains more IronIron +1553.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +150%
Contains more ZincZinc +1814.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +980%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +823.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19800%
~equal in Potassium ~172mg

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%
Pizza
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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 4.7% 23% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1807.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +315%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +572.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +917.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +481.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +60.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.08mg

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
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11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more WaterWater +97.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1306.2%
Contains more FatsFats +3025.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +149.9%
Contains more OtherOther +554.1%

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
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51% 30% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4246.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2486.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2925%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +173.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +140%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mandarin orange Pizza DV% diff.
Selenium 0.1µg 19.9µg 36%
Iron 0.15mg 2.48mg 29%
Phosphorus 20mg 216mg 28%
Vitamin C 26.7mg 1.4mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.39mg 28%
Sodium 2mg 598mg 26%
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 3.825mg 22%
Protein 0.81g 11.39g 21%
Saturated fat 0.039g 4.465g 20%
Folate 16µg 93µg 19%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.42µg 18%
Calcium 37mg 188mg 15%
Fats 0.31g 9.69g 14%
Manganese 0.039mg 0.36mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.195mg 12%
Zinc 0.07mg 1.34mg 12%
Calories 53kcal 266kcal 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 1.681g 11%
Starch 0g 26.95g 11%
Carbs 13.34g 33.33g 7%
Copper 0.042mg 0.105mg 7%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Vitamin K 0µg 6.7µg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.06g 2.608g 6%
Vitamin A 34µg 69µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.83mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.216mg 4%
Magnesium 12mg 24mg 3%
Fiber 1.8g 2.3g 2%
Fructose 2.4g 1g 2%
Choline 10.2mg 16.4mg 1%
Net carbs 11.54g 31.03g N/A
Potassium 166mg 172mg 0%
Sugar 10.58g 3.58g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.08mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.241g N/A
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0%
Threonine 0.016mg 0.41mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0.564mg 0%
Leucine 0.028mg 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.032mg 0.77mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0.264mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.664mg 0%
Valine 0.021mg 0.72mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0.355mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mandarin orange Pizza
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
33%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 7g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 596mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.426g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)

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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/nutrients

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

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