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Mandarin orange vs. Tomatillo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mandarin orange and Tomatillo

  • Mandarin orange has more Vitamin C, however, Tomatillo has more Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin K, and Iron.
  • Tomatillo's daily need coverage for Manganese is 6650% more.
  • Mandarin orange has 5 times more Calcium than Tomatillo. Mandarin orange has 37mg of Calcium, while Tomatillo has 7mg.
  • Tomatillo is lower in Sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Tomatillos, raw.

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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 +428.6%
Contains more Iron +313.3%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +95%
Contains more Potassium +61.4%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +214.3%
Contains more Copper +88.1%
Contains more Manganese +392207.7%
Contains more Selenium +400%
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 3% 24% 15% 17% 24% 1% 6% 27% 19957% 3%
Contains more Calcium +428.6%
Contains more Iron +313.3%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +95%
Contains more Potassium +61.4%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +214.3%
Contains more Copper +88.1%
Contains more Manganese +392207.7%
Contains more Selenium +400%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +497.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +128.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.3%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +90%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +392%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.035
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 7% 8% 0% 39% 11% 9% 35% 9% 13% 6% 0% 26%
Contains more Vitamin A +497.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +128.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.3%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +90%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +392%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.035

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +128.4%
Contains more Protein +18.5%
Contains more Fats +229%
Contains more Other +48.6%
Equal in Water - 91.63
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
6% 92%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 5.84 g
Water: 91.63 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more Carbs +128.4%
Contains more Protein +18.5%
Contains more Fats +229%
Contains more Other +48.6%
Equal in Water - 91.63

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +158.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +541.5%
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
20% 22% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.139 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.417 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +158.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +541.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mandarin orange Tomatillo Opinion
Net carbs 11.54g 3.94g Mandarin orange
Protein 0.81g 0.96g Tomatillo
Fats 0.31g 1.02g Tomatillo
Carbs 13.34g 5.84g Mandarin orange
Calories 53kcal 32kcal Mandarin orange
Fructose 2.4g Mandarin orange
Sugar 10.58g 3.93g Tomatillo
Fiber 1.8g 1.9g Tomatillo
Calcium 37mg 7mg Mandarin orange
Iron 0.15mg 0.62mg Tomatillo
Magnesium 12mg 20mg Tomatillo
Phosphorus 20mg 39mg Tomatillo
Potassium 166mg 268mg Tomatillo
Sodium 2mg 1mg Tomatillo
Zinc 0.07mg 0.22mg Tomatillo
Copper 0.042mg 0.079mg Tomatillo
Manganese 0.039mg 153mg Tomatillo
Selenium 0.1µg 0.5µg Tomatillo
Vitamin A 681IU 114IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 6µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.38mg Tomatillo
Vitamin C 26.7mg 11.7mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.044mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.035mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 1.85mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B5 0.216mg 0.15mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.056mg Mandarin orange
Folate 16µg 7µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin K 0µg 10.1µg Tomatillo
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 0.139g Mandarin orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0.155g Tomatillo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 0.417g Tomatillo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mandarin orange Tomatillo
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
13%
Tomatillo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
2007%
Tomatillo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.1g)
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. Tomatillo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168566/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.