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Mandarin orange vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between mandarin oranges and turmeric

  • Mandarin oranges have more vitamin C, while turmeric has more manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin E.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for manganese is 859% higher.
  • Turmeric contains 38 times less vitamin C than mandarin oranges. Mandarin oranges contain 26.7mg of vitamin C, while turmeric contains 0.7mg.
  • Turmeric has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of turmeric is 0, while the glycemic index of mandarin oranges is 47.

The food types used in this comparison are Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Spices, turmeric, ground.

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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 149% 50% 184% 2063% 433% 123% 128% 3.5% 2583% 34%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1633.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +354.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1153%
Contains more IronIron +36566.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +2995.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +6328.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1395%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50669.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6100%

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 2.3% 0% 89% 0% 15% 35% 25% 33% 25% 0% 34% 15% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3714.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2115%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +259%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +150.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more CholineCholine +382.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.058mg
~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
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 g
Contains more WaterWater +562.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1095.1%
Contains more FatsFats +948.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +403.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1813.5%

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
60% 15% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.838 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.756 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +648.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1063.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
57% 20% 23%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 6.05 g
Glucose: 2.13 g
Fructose: 2.4 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
74% 12% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.38 g
Glucose: 0.38 g
Fructose: 0.45 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +154.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +460.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +433.3%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mandarin orange Turmeric DV% diff.
Manganese 0.039mg 19.8mg 859%
Iron 0.15mg 55mg 686%
Copper 0.042mg 1.3mg 140%
Fiber 1.8g 22.7g 84%
Potassium 166mg 2080mg 56%
Magnesium 12mg 208mg 47%
Phosphorus 20mg 299mg 40%
Zinc 0.07mg 4.5mg 40%
Vitamin C 26.7mg 0.7mg 29%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 4.43mg 28%
Carbs 13.34g 67.14g 18%
Protein 0.81g 9.68g 18%
Calories 53kcal 312kcal 13%
Calcium 37mg 168mg 13%
Vitamin K 0µg 13.4µg 11%
Selenium 0.1µg 6.2µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.15mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.039g 1.838g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.216mg 0.542mg 7%
Choline 10.2mg 49.2mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 1.35mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 0.756g 5%
Fats 0.31g 3.25g 5%
Vitamin A 34µg 0µg 4%
Fructose 2.4g 0.45g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.107mg 2%
Sodium 2mg 27mg 1%
Folate 16µg 20µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.06g 0.449g 1%
Net carbs 11.54g 44.44g N/A
Sugar 10.58g 3.21g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.058mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.016mg 0.33mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0.47mg 0%
Leucine 0.028mg 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.032mg 0.38mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0.14mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.53mg 0%
Valine 0.021mg 0.66mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0.15mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mandarin orange Turmeric
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
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.799g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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