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Mandarin orange vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mandarin oranges and sockeye salmon

  • Mandarin oranges are richer in vitamin C, yet sockeye salmon is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and choline.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sockeye salmon is 186% higher.
  • Sockeye salmon has a lower glycemic index than mandarin oranges.

Food types used in this article are Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat.

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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 26% 3.3% 38% 20% 25% 15% 131% 12% 1.7% 194%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +236.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +162.7%
Contains more IronIron +246.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +81%
Contains more ZincZinc +685.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1425%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +35400%

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 0% 19% 20% 251% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +395%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +170.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +583.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +489.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +960.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1003.9%

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
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +26.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3169.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1696.8%
Contains more OtherOther +67.6%

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
23% 45% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.327 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3006.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1941.5%

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 Sockeye salmon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mandarin orange Sockeye salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 4.47µg 186%
Vitamin D 0IU 670IU 84%
Vitamin D 0µg 16.7µg 84%
Selenium 0.1µg 35.5µg 64%
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 10.123mg 61%
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.827mg 58%
Protein 0.81g 26.48g 51%
Phosphorus 20mg 305mg 41%
Vitamin C 26.7mg 0mg 30%
Vitamin B5 0.216mg 1.274mg 21%
Cholesterol 0mg 61mg 20%
Choline 10.2mg 112.6mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.246mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 1.327g 8%
Fats 0.31g 5.57g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.157mg 8%
Potassium 166mg 436mg 8%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Magnesium 12mg 36mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.06g 1.864g 5%
Calories 53kcal 156kcal 5%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.99mg 5%
Iron 0.15mg 0.52mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.039g 0.969g 4%
Sodium 2mg 92mg 4%
Zinc 0.07mg 0.55mg 4%
Copper 0.042mg 0.076mg 4%
Carbs 13.34g 0g 4%
Vitamin A 34µg 58µg 3%
Fructose 2.4g 0g 3%
Calcium 37mg 11mg 3%
Folate 16µg 7µg 2%
Manganese 0.039mg 0.013mg 1%
Net carbs 11.54g 0g N/A
Sugar 10.58g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.023g N/A
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 0.016mg 1.247mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.017mg 1.274mg 0%
Leucine 0.028mg 2.185mg 0%
Lysine 0.032mg 2.574mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0.858mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 1.086mg 0%
Valine 0.021mg 1.461mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0.711mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.299g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.56g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.093g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mandarin orange Sockeye salmon
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
113%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.93g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $12.6)

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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.