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

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How are mandarin oranges and pound cake different?

  • Mandarin oranges are richer in vitamin C, while pound cake is higher in phosphorus, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, choline, and vitamin B1.
  • Mandarin oranges cover your daily need for vitamin C, 30% more than pound cake.
  • Mandarin oranges are 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.
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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27%
Contains more IronIron +886.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +514.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +600%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +182.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4900%
~equal in Copper ~0.042mg

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%
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 0% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +225%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +198.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +591.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +329.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +124.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +162.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +543.1%

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
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 WaterWater +229.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +517.3%
Contains more FatsFats +4403.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +302.1%
Contains more OtherOther +313.5%

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
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4933.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5160%

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
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 GlucoseGlucose +184%
Contains more FructoseFructose +627.3%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +407.1%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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.
Mandarin orange Pound cake
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mandarin orange Pound cake DV% diff.
Vitamin C 26.7mg 0mg 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 3.419g 22%
Saturated fat 0.039g 4.811g 22%
Fats 0.31g 13.96g 21%
Iron 0.15mg 1.48mg 17%
Phosphorus 20mg 140mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.249mg 16%
Sodium 2mg 377mg 16%
Calories 53kcal 353kcal 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Threonine 0.016mg 153mg 15%
Carbs 13.34g 53.64g 13%
Choline 10.2mg 65.6mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.173mg 10%
Selenium 0.1µg 5µg 9%
Protein 0.81g 5g 8%
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 1.615mg 8%
Starch 0g 17.36g 7%
Folate 16µg 42µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.06g 3.02g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.216mg 0.485mg 5%
Fiber 1.8g 0.6g 5%
Vitamin A 34µg 70µg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Manganese 0.039mg 0.11mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.65mg 3%
Zinc 0.07mg 0.43mg 3%
Fructose 2.4g 0.33g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.036mg 3%
Magnesium 12mg 8mg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg 1%
Potassium 166mg 149mg 1%
Calcium 37mg 47mg 1%
Net carbs 11.54g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 10.58g 33.36g N/A
Copper 0.042mg 0.042mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.028mg 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.032mg 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.021mg 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0.117mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mandarin orange Pound cake
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
26%
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 Cholesterol?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
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 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.

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