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Mandarin orange vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mandarin orange and Salsa?

  • Mandarin orange is richer in Vitamin C, while Salsa is higher in Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B6.
  • Salsa's daily need coverage for Iron is 26% higher.
  • Salsa has 7 times less Vitamin C than Mandarin orange. Mandarin orange has 26.7mg of Vitamin C, while Salsa has 4mg.
  • Mandarin orange is lower in Sodium.

We used Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and USDA Commodity, salsa types in this comparison.

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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 +208.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Iron +1393.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +62.7%
Contains more Zinc +142.9%
Contains more Copper +128.6%
Contains more Selenium +300%
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% 85% 12% 13% 24% 57% 5% 32% 0% 3%
Contains more Calcium +208.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Iron +1393.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +62.7%
Contains more Zinc +142.9%
Contains more Copper +128.6%
Contains more Selenium +300%

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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Salsa
Contains more Vitamin A +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +567.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +187.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91%
Contains more Folate +18.8%
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 33% 0% 0% 14% 13% 7% 21% 0% 35% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +567.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +187.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91%
Contains more Folate +18.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +55%
Contains more Carbs +90.6%
Contains more Protein +85.2%
Contains more Other +332.4%
Equal in Water - 89.7
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Fats +55%
Contains more Carbs +90.6%
Contains more Protein +85.2%
Contains more Other +332.4%
Equal in Water - 89.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +275%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64.6%
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.107 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +275%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mandarin orange Salsa Opinion
Net carbs 11.54g 5.6g Mandarin orange
Protein 0.81g 1.5g Salsa
Fats 0.31g 0.2g Mandarin orange
Carbs 13.34g 7g Mandarin orange
Calories 53kcal 36kcal Mandarin orange
Fructose 2.4g Mandarin orange
Sugar 10.58g Salsa
Fiber 1.8g 1.4g Mandarin orange
Calcium 37mg 12mg Mandarin orange
Iron 0.15mg 2.24mg Salsa
Magnesium 12mg 16mg Salsa
Phosphorus 20mg 30mg Salsa
Potassium 166mg 270mg Salsa
Sodium 2mg 430mg Mandarin orange
Zinc 0.07mg 0.17mg Salsa
Copper 0.042mg 0.096mg Salsa
Manganese 0.039mg Mandarin orange
Selenium 0.1µg 0.4µg Salsa
Vitamin A 681IU 550IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 28µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 0.2mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin C 26.7mg 4mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.05mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.03mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 1.08mg Salsa
Vitamin B5 0.216mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.149mg Salsa
Folate 16µg 19µg Salsa
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 0.029g Salsa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0.016g Mandarin orange
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 0.107g Salsa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mandarin orange Salsa
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
11%
Salsa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
23%
Salsa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.58g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salsa
Salsa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 428mg)
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)

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

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.