Mandarin orange vs. Rutabagas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between mandarin oranges and rutabagas
- Rutabagas have less vitamin A than mandarin oranges.
- Mandarin oranges cover your daily need for vitamin A, 14% more than rutabagas.
- Mandarin oranges have 2 times more sugar than rutabagas. While mandarin oranges have 10.58g of sugar, rutabagas have only 4.46g.
- The glycemic index of rutabagas is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Rutabagas, 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 CopperCopper | +31.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16.2% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +83.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +193.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +242.9% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +165% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +235.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +600% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +50% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +55.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +86.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.2% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +31.3% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +38.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.81 g
Fats:
0.31 g
Carbs:
13.34 g
Water:
85.17 g
Other:
0.37 g
Protein:
1.08 g
Fats:
0.16 g
Carbs:
8.62 g
Water:
89.43 g
Other:
0.71 g
Contains more FatsFats | +93.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +54.8% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +91.9% |
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Water
~89.43g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.065 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.088 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +140% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -30.8% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
6.05 g
Glucose:
2.13 g
Fructose:
2.4 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0.4 g
Sucrose:
0.53 g
Glucose:
2.3 g
Fructose:
1.61 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.02 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1041.5% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +49.1% |
Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Glucose
~2.3g
~equal in
Lactose
~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.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Phosphorus | 20mg | 53mg | 5% |
Vitamin A | 34µg | 0µg | 4% |
Potassium | 166mg | 305mg | 4% |
Manganese | 0.039mg | 0.131mg | 4% |
Iron | 0.15mg | 0.44mg | 4% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
Carbs | 13.34g | 8.62g | 2% |
Magnesium | 12mg | 20mg | 2% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.078mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
Vitamin C | 26.7mg | 25mg | 2% |
Fiber | 1.8g | 2.3g | 2% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.376mg | 0.7mg | 2% |
Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.24mg | 2% |
Folate | 16µg | 21µg | 1% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.216mg | 0.16mg | 1% |
Protein | 0.81g | 1.08g | 1% |
Choline | 10.2mg | 14.1mg | 1% |
Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
Calories | 53kcal | 37kcal | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.2mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
Copper | 0.042mg | 0.032mg | 1% |
Calcium | 37mg | 43mg | 1% |
Fructose | 2.4g | 1.61g | 1% |
Fats | 0.31g | 0.16g | 0% |
Net carbs | 11.54g | 6.32g | N/A |
Sugar | 10.58g | 4.46g | N/A |
Starch | 0g | 0.4g | 0% |
Sodium | 2mg | 12mg | 0% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.036mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.027g | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.025g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.065g | 0.088g | 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% |
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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%

15%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%

13%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Rutabagas is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Rutabagas is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Rutabagas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Rutabagas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?

Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Mandarin orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?

Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)