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Mandarin orange vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mandarin orange and Skipjack tuna different?

  • Mandarin orange is richer in Vitamin C, while Skipjack tuna is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Iron, Potassium, and Zinc.
  • Skipjack tuna covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 115% more than Mandarin orange.
  • Mandarin orange contains 27 times more Vitamin C than Skipjack tuna. Mandarin orange contains 26.7mg of Vitamin C, while Skipjack tuna contains 1mg.

Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat 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.
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
2
:
7
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Manganese +105.3%
Contains more Iron +966.7%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1325%
Contains more Potassium +214.5%
Contains more Zinc +1400%
Contains more Copper +161.9%
Contains more Selenium +46700%
Equal in Calcium - 37
Mandarin orange
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 6% 9% 9% 15% 1% 2% 14% 6% 1%
Skipjack tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Manganese +105.3%
Contains more Iron +966.7%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1325%
Contains more Potassium +214.5%
Contains more Zinc +1400%
Contains more Copper +161.9%
Contains more Selenium +46700%
Equal in Calcium - 37

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.
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
7
:
5
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
Contains more Vitamin A +1035%
Contains more Vitamin C +2570%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.6%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +238.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4888.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1157.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Mandarin orange
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%
Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 4% 10% 29% 352% 30% 227% 8% 274% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1035%
Contains more Vitamin C +2570%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.6%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +238.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4888.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1157.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
2
:
3
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +36.8%
Contains more Protein +3382.7%
Contains more Fats +316.1%
Contains more Other +2121.6%
Mandarin orange
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
Skipjack tuna
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +36.8%
Contains more Protein +3382.7%
Contains more Fats +316.1%
Contains more Other +2121.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
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:
2
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +305%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +520%
Mandarin orange
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
Skipjack tuna
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +305%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +520%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mandarin orange Skipjack tuna Opinion
Net carbs 11.54g 0g Mandarin orange
Protein 0.81g 28.21g Skipjack tuna
Fats 0.31g 1.29g Skipjack tuna
Carbs 13.34g 0g Mandarin orange
Calories 53kcal 132kcal Skipjack tuna
Fructose 2.4g Mandarin orange
Sugar 10.58g Skipjack tuna
Fiber 1.8g 0g Mandarin orange
Calcium 37mg 37mg
Iron 0.15mg 1.6mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 12mg 44mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 20mg 285mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 166mg 522mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 2mg 47mg Mandarin orange
Zinc 0.07mg 1.05mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.042mg 0.11mg Skipjack tuna
Manganese 0.039mg 0.019mg Mandarin orange
Selenium 0.1µg 46.8µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 681IU 60IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 18µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 0.2mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin C 26.7mg 1mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.038mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.122mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 18.756mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.216mg 0.485mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.981mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 16µg 10µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.19µg Skipjack tuna
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.316mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 0.016mg 1.237mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 0.017mg 1.3mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 0.028mg 2.293mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 0.032mg 2.59mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.002mg 0.835mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 1.101mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 0.021mg 1.453mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.011mg 0.83mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 0mg 60mg Mandarin orange
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.42g Mandarin orange
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.237g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.091g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0.243g Skipjack tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 0.403g Skipjack tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mandarin orange Skipjack tuna
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
78%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.381g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $7.6)
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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.