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Mandarin orange vs. Quince — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mandarin orange and Quince

  • Mandarin orange is richer in Vitamin C, yet Quince is richer in Copper, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Mandarin orange is 13% higher.
  • Mandarin orange contains 3 times more Calcium than Quince. Mandarin orange contains 37mg of Calcium, while Quince contains 11mg.

Food types used in this article are Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Quinces, 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.
Contains more Calcium +236.4%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.6%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Iron +366.7%
Contains more Potassium +18.7%
Contains more Copper +209.5%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 6% 9% 9% 15% 1% 2% 14% 6% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 27% 6% 8% 18% 1% 2% 44% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +236.4%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.6%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Iron +366.7%
Contains more Potassium +18.7%
Contains more Copper +209.5%
Contains more Selenium +500%

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.
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Quince
Contains more Vitamin A +1602.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +78%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 50% 5% 7% 4% 5% 10% 3% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1602.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +78%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95%
Contains more Folate +433.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +102.5%
Contains more Fats +210%
Contains more Carbs +14.7%
Equal in Water - 83.8
Equal in Other - 0.4
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +102.5%
Contains more Fats +210%
Contains more Carbs +14.7%
Equal in Water - 83.8
Equal in Other - 0.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.4%
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
10% 38% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mandarin orange Quince Opinion
Net carbs 11.54g 13.4g Quince
Protein 0.81g 0.4g Mandarin orange
Fats 0.31g 0.1g Mandarin orange
Carbs 13.34g 15.3g Quince
Calories 53kcal 57kcal Quince
Fructose 2.4g Mandarin orange
Sugar 10.58g Quince
Fiber 1.8g 1.9g Quince
Calcium 37mg 11mg Mandarin orange
Iron 0.15mg 0.7mg Quince
Magnesium 12mg 8mg Mandarin orange
Phosphorus 20mg 17mg Mandarin orange
Potassium 166mg 197mg Quince
Sodium 2mg 4mg Mandarin orange
Zinc 0.07mg 0.04mg Mandarin orange
Copper 0.042mg 0.13mg Quince
Manganese 0.039mg Mandarin orange
Selenium 0.1µg 0.6µg Quince
Vitamin A 681IU 40IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 2µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 0.2mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin C 26.7mg 15mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.02mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.03mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 0.2mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B5 0.216mg 0.081mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.04mg Mandarin orange
Folate 16µg 3µg Mandarin orange
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
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.01g Quince
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0.036g Mandarin orange
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 0.05g Mandarin orange

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mandarin orange Quince
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
7%
Quince
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
11%
Quince

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quince
Quince is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.58g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quince
Quince is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quince
Quince is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Quince - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/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.