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Mandarin orange vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mandarin orange and Pound cake different?

  • Mandarin orange is richer in Vitamin C, while Pound cake is higher in Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Choline, and Vitamin B1.
  • Mandarin orange covers your daily need of Vitamin C 30% more than Pound cake.
  • Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated Fat.

Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) types were used 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.
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
3
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6
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +11.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Calcium +27%
Contains more Iron +886.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +600%
Contains more Zinc +514.3%
Contains more Manganese +182.1%
Contains more Selenium +4900%
Equal in Copper - 0.042
Mandarin orange
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 6% 9% 9% 15% 1% 2% 14% 6% 1%
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +11.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Calcium +27%
Contains more Iron +886.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +600%
Contains more Zinc +514.3%
Contains more Manganese +182.1%
Contains more Selenium +4900%
Equal in Copper - 0.042

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.
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
3
:
9
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Vitamin A +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +225%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +198.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +591.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +329.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124.5%
Contains more Folate +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Mandarin orange
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 4% 0% 89% 15% 9% 8% 13% 18% 12% 0% 0%
Pound cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +225%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +198.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +591.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +329.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124.5%
Contains more Folate +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
1
:
4
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Water +229.2%
Contains more Protein +517.3%
Contains more Fats +4403.2%
Contains more Carbs +302.1%
Contains more Other +313.5%
Mandarin orange
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
Pound cake
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more Water +229.2%
Contains more Protein +517.3%
Contains more Fats +4403.2%
Contains more Carbs +302.1%
Contains more Other +313.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
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:
2
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4933.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5160%
Mandarin orange
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4933.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5160%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
2
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4
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Glucose +184%
Contains more Fructose +627.3%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +407.1%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Mandarin orange
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
Pound cake
34% 60% 3%
Starch: 17.36 g
Sucrose: 30.68 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 1.27 g
Maltose: 0.33 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +184%
Contains more Fructose +627.3%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +407.1%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 Pound cake
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mandarin orange Pound cake Opinion
Net carbs 11.54g 53.04g Pound cake
Protein 0.81g 5g Pound cake
Fats 0.31g 13.96g Pound cake
Carbs 13.34g 53.64g Pound cake
Calories 53kcal 353kcal Pound cake
Starch 0g 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 2.4g 0.33g Mandarin orange
Sugar 10.58g 33.36g Mandarin orange
Fiber 1.8g 0.6g Mandarin orange
Calcium 37mg 47mg Pound cake
Iron 0.15mg 1.48mg Pound cake
Magnesium 12mg 8mg Mandarin orange
Phosphorus 20mg 140mg Pound cake
Potassium 166mg 149mg Mandarin orange
Sodium 2mg 377mg Mandarin orange
Zinc 0.07mg 0.43mg Pound cake
Copper 0.042mg 0.042mg
Manganese 0.039mg 0.11mg Pound cake
Selenium 0.1µg 5µg Pound cake
Vitamin A 681IU 241IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 26.7mg 0mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.173mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 1.615mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.216mg 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.036mg Mandarin orange
Folate 16µg 42µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.041mg Pound cake
Threonine 0.016mg 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0.204mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.028mg 0.397mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.032mg 0.198mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.002mg 0.117mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.239mg Pound cake
Valine 0.021mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.011mg 0.117mg Pound cake
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg Mandarin orange
Trans Fat 0g 0.192g Mandarin orange
Saturated Fat 0.039g 4.811g Mandarin orange
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 3.02g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 3.419g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mandarin orange Pound cake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
17%
Mandarin orange
25%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 375mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.772g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)

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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.