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Mandarin orange vs. Pomegranate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mandarin orange and Pomegranate

  • Mandarin orange is richer in Vitamin C, yet Pomegranate is richer in Vitamin K, Copper, Fiber, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Mandarin orange is 18% higher.
  • Mandarin orange contains 4 times more Calcium than Pomegranate. Mandarin orange contains 37mg of Calcium, while Pomegranate contains 10mg.
  • Mandarin orange contains less Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Pomegranates, 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3% 21% 11% 53% 9.5% 15% 0.39% 16% 2.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +270%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.2%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +276.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +80%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +205.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +400%
~equal in Magnesium ~12mg

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% 41% 4% 0% 15% 8.3% 7.1% 13% 18% 0% 0% 12% 5.6%
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 34% 0% 12% 0% 17% 12% 5.5% 23% 17% 0% 41% 29% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +161.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +74.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +137.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.075mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
2% 19% 78%
Protein: 1.67 g
Fats: 1.17 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 77.93 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +106.2%
Contains more FatsFats +277.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.2%
Contains more OtherOther +43.2%
~equal in Water ~77.93g

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
41% 32% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.12 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -67.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +55%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mandarin orange Pomegranate Opinion
Calories 53kcal 83kcal Pomegranate
Protein 0.81g 1.67g Pomegranate
Fats 0.31g 1.17g Pomegranate
Vitamin C 26.7mg 10.2mg Mandarin orange
Net carbs 11.54g 14.7g Pomegranate
Carbs 13.34g 18.7g Pomegranate
Magnesium 12mg 12mg
Calcium 37mg 10mg Mandarin orange
Potassium 166mg 236mg Pomegranate
Iron 0.15mg 0.3mg Pomegranate
Sugar 10.58g 13.67g Mandarin orange
Fiber 1.8g 4g Pomegranate
Copper 0.042mg 0.158mg Pomegranate
Zinc 0.07mg 0.35mg Pomegranate
Phosphorus 20mg 36mg Pomegranate
Sodium 2mg 3mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin A 681IU 0IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A 34µg 0µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.6mg Pomegranate
Manganese 0.039mg 0.119mg Pomegranate
Selenium 0.1µg 0.5µg Pomegranate
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.067mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.053mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 0.293mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B5 0.216mg 0.377mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.075mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin K 0µg 16.4µg Pomegranate
Folate 16µg 38µg Pomegranate
Choline 10.2mg 7.6mg Mandarin orange
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.12g Mandarin orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0.093g Pomegranate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 0.079g Pomegranate
Tryptophan 0.002mg Mandarin orange
Threonine 0.016mg Mandarin orange
Isoleucine 0.017mg Mandarin orange
Leucine 0.028mg Mandarin orange
Lysine 0.032mg Mandarin orange
Methionine 0.002mg Mandarin orange
Phenylalanine 0.018mg Mandarin orange
Valine 0.021mg Mandarin orange
Histidine 0.011mg Mandarin orange
Fructose 2.4g Mandarin orange

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mandarin orange Pomegranate
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
16%
Mandarin orange
15%
Pomegranate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
14%
Pomegranate

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.081g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Pomegranate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169134/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.