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

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How are mandarin oranges and skipjack tuna different?

  • Mandarin oranges are richer in vitamin C and vitamin A, while skipjack tuna is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, iron, and potassium.
  • Skipjack tuna covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 115% more than mandarin oranges.
  • Mandarin oranges contain 27 times more vitamin C than skipjack tuna. Mandarin oranges contain 26.7mg of vitamin C, while skipjack tuna contains 1mg.
  • Mandarin oranges have a higher glycemic index (47) than skipjack tuna (0).

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.
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 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +105.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +266.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +214.5%
Contains more IronIron +966.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +161.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1325%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +46700%
~equal in Calcium ~37mg

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 3.3% 6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2570%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +52.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +238.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4888.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +124.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1157.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +36.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3382.7%
Contains more FatsFats +316.1%
Contains more OtherOther +2121.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 37% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.065 g
39% 23% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +305%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 18.756mg 115%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.19µg 91%
Selenium 0.1µg 46.8µg 85%
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.981mg 69%
Protein 0.81g 28.21g 55%
Phosphorus 20mg 285mg 38%
Vitamin C 26.7mg 1mg 29%
Cholesterol 0mg 60mg 20%
Iron 0.15mg 1.6mg 18%
Potassium 166mg 522mg 10%
Zinc 0.07mg 1.05mg 9%
Magnesium 12mg 44mg 8%
Copper 0.042mg 0.11mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.122mg 7%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.216mg 0.485mg 5%
Calories 53kcal 132kcal 4%
Carbs 13.34g 0g 4%
Fructose 2.4g 3%
Vitamin A 34µg 18µg 2%
Saturated fat 0.039g 0.42g 2%
Choline 10.2mg 2%
Folate 16µg 10µg 2%
Fats 0.31g 1.29g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 0.403g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.038mg 2%
Sodium 2mg 47mg 2%
Manganese 0.039mg 0.019mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1%
Net carbs 11.54g 0g N/A
Calcium 37mg 37mg 0%
Sugar 10.58g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.06g 0.243g 0%
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.316mg 0%
Threonine 0.016mg 1.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.017mg 1.3mg 0%
Leucine 0.028mg 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 0.032mg 2.59mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 1.101mg 0%
Valine 0.021mg 1.453mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0.83mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mandarin orange Skipjack tuna
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
72%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
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.