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Mandarin orange vs. Sunflower oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between mandarin oranges and sunflower oil

  • Mandarin oranges have more vitamin C, vitamin A, fiber, and vitamin B6; however, sunflower oil is higher in vitamin E.
  • Sunflower oil covers your daily need for vitamin E, 273% more than mandarin oranges.
  • Mandarin oranges have less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of mandarin oranges is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Oil, sunflower, linoleic, (partially hydrogenated).

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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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% 0% 822% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 14% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +20440%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +32158.1%

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
14% 48% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 46.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 36.4 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +76900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +55900%

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 Sunflower oil
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mandarin orange Sunflower oil DV% diff.
Vitamin E 0.2mg 41.08mg 273%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 36.4g 242%
Fats 0.31g 100g 153%
Monounsaturated fat 0.06g 46.2g 115%
Saturated fat 0.039g 13g 59%
Calories 53kcal 884kcal 42%
Vitamin C 26.7mg 0mg 30%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.4µg 5%
Copper 0.042mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0mg 5%
Potassium 166mg 0mg 5%
Folate 16µg 0µg 4%
Carbs 13.34g 0g 4%
Vitamin A 34µg 0µg 4%
Calcium 37mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.216mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0mg 3%
Magnesium 12mg 0mg 3%
Fructose 2.4g 3%
Phosphorus 20mg 0mg 3%
Protein 0.81g 0g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 0mg 2%
Manganese 0.039mg 0mg 2%
Iron 0.15mg 0mg 2%
Choline 10.2mg 2%
Zinc 0.07mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 11.54g 0g N/A
Sugar 10.58g 0g N/A
Sodium 2mg 0mg 0%
Selenium 0.1µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 0.016mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 0.028mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 0.032mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0mg 0%
Valine 0.021mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mandarin orange Sunflower oil
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
64%
Sunflower oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
0%
Sunflower oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.961g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is relatively richer in minerals
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
  2. Sunflower oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172328/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.