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Mandarin orange vs. Rose hips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between mandarin oranges and rose hips

  • Mandarin oranges contain less vitamin C, fiber, manganese, vitamin E, vitamin K, vitamin A, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B5, and iron than rose hips.
  • Rose hips' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 444% higher.
  • Mandarin oranges have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mandarin oranges is 47, while the glycemic index of rose hips is 64.

The food types used in this comparison are Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Rose Hips, wild (Northern Plains Indians).

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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 49% 51% 38% 40% 38% 6.8% 26% 0.52% 133% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +475%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +356.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +158.4%
Contains more IronIron +606.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +169%
Contains more ZincZinc +257.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +205%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2515.4%

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 1420% 72% 117% 0% 4% 38% 24% 48% 18% 0% 65% 2.3% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +262.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1495.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +538.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2820%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +361.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +245.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +270.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +17.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.076mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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
38% 59%
Protein: 1.6 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 38.22 g
Water: 58.66 g
Other: 1.18 g
Contains more WaterWater +45.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +97.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +186.5%
Contains more OtherOther +218.9%
~equal in Fats ~0.34g

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
3% 52% 45%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 1.34 g
Fructose: 1.16 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +8542.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +59%
Contains more FructoseFructose +106.9%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~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 Rose hips
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mandarin orange Rose hips DV% diff.
Vitamin C 26.7mg 426mg 444%
Fiber 1.8g 24.1g 89%
Manganese 0.039mg 1.02mg 43%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 5.84mg 38%
Vitamin K 0µg 25.9µg 22%
Vitamin A 34µg 217µg 20%
Magnesium 12mg 69mg 14%
Calcium 37mg 169mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.216mg 0.8mg 12%
Iron 0.15mg 1.06mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.166mg 10%
Potassium 166mg 429mg 8%
Copper 0.042mg 0.113mg 8%
Carbs 13.34g 38.22g 8%
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 1.3mg 6%
Phosphorus 20mg 61mg 6%
Calories 53kcal 162kcal 5%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.016mg 4%
Folate 16µg 3µg 3%
Fructose 2.4g 1.16g 2%
Protein 0.81g 1.6g 2%
Zinc 0.07mg 0.25mg 2%
Fats 0.31g 0.34g 0%
Net carbs 11.54g 14.12g N/A
Sugar 10.58g 2.58g N/A
Sodium 2mg 4mg 0%
Selenium 0.1µg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.076mg 0%
Choline 10.2mg 12mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.039g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.06g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 0%
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0%
Threonine 0.016mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0%
Leucine 0.028mg 0%
Lysine 0.032mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0%
Valine 0.021mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mandarin orange Rose hips
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
140%
Rose hips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
38%
Rose hips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Sugar (difference - 8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rose hips
Rose hips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Rose hips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168998/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.