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Mandarin orange vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mandarin oranges and pork

  • Mandarin oranges have more vitamin C; however, pork is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
  • Pork covers your daily selenium needs 82% more than mandarin oranges.
  • Pork has 45 times less vitamin C than mandarin oranges. Mandarin oranges have 26.7mg of vitamin C, while pork has 0.6mg.
  • Mandarin oranges contain less saturated fat.
  • Mandarin oranges have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mandarin oranges is 47, while the glycemic index of pork is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.

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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%
Pork
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.7% 37% 33% 24% 65% 105% 8.1% 1.2% 247%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +94.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +333.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +154.8%
Contains more IronIron +480%
Contains more CopperCopper +73.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +3314.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1130%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +45200%

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%
Pork
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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 2% 0.67% 5.8% 20% 219% 74% 94% 42% 107% 88% 0% 3.8% 51%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4350%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1600%
Contains more FolateFolate +220%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +45%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1412.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +791.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1239.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +223.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +494.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +820.6%
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
Pork
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27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +47.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3272.8%
Contains more FatsFats +4390.3%
Contains more OtherOther +140.5%

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
Pork
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41% 49% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10216.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1746.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mandarin orange Pork DV% diff.
Selenium 0.1µg 45.3µg 82%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.877mg 68%
Protein 0.81g 27.32g 53%
Phosphorus 20mg 246mg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.464mg 30%
Vitamin C 26.7mg 0.6mg 29%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.7µg 29%
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 5.037mg 29%
Cholesterol 0mg 80mg 27%
Saturated fat 0.039g 5.23g 24%
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.321mg 22%
Fats 0.31g 13.92g 21%
Zinc 0.07mg 2.39mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 0.06g 6.19g 15%
Choline 10.2mg 93.9mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.216mg 0.698mg 10%
Calories 53kcal 242kcal 9%
Iron 0.15mg 0.87mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 1.2g 8%
Potassium 166mg 423mg 8%
Vitamin D 0IU 53IU 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Magnesium 12mg 28mg 4%
Carbs 13.34g 0g 4%
Vitamin A 34µg 2µg 4%
Folate 16µg 5µg 3%
Sodium 2mg 62mg 3%
Copper 0.042mg 0.073mg 3%
Fructose 2.4g 3%
Calcium 37mg 19mg 2%
Manganese 0.039mg 0.009mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.29mg 1%
Net carbs 11.54g 0g N/A
Sugar 10.58g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.338mg 0%
Threonine 0.016mg 1.234mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.017mg 1.26mg 0%
Leucine 0.028mg 2.177mg 0%
Lysine 0.032mg 2.446mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0.712mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 1.086mg 0%
Valine 0.021mg 1.473mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 1.067mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mandarin orange Pork
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
54%
Pork
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
55%
Pork

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.191g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $0.4)

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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.