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Mandarin orange vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mandarin orange and Waffle

  • Mandarin orange is higher in Vitamin C, yet Waffle is higher in Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Waffle covers your daily Selenium needs 84% more than Mandarin orange.
  • Mandarin orange contains 67 times more Vitamin C than Waffle. While Mandarin orange contains 26.7mg of Vitamin C, Waffle contains only 0.4mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Mandarin orange is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe.

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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 less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Calcium +589.2%
Contains more Iron +1440%
Contains more Magnesium +58.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +850%
Contains more Zinc +871.4%
Contains more Copper +47.6%
Contains more Manganese +579.5%
Contains more Selenium +46100%
Equal in Potassium - 159
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 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Calcium +589.2%
Contains more Iron +1440%
Contains more Magnesium +58.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +850%
Contains more Zinc +871.4%
Contains more Copper +47.6%
Contains more Manganese +579.5%
Contains more Selenium +46100%
Equal in Potassium - 159

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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Waffle
Contains more Vitamin A +198.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +6575%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +353.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +863.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +451.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124.5%
Contains more Folate +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 14% 0% 0% 2% 66% 81% 39% 30% 13% 35% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +198.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +6575%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +353.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +863.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +451.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124.5%
Contains more Folate +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +102.8%
Contains more Protein +875.3%
Contains more Fats +4448.4%
Contains more Carbs +146.6%
Contains more Other +737.8%
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more Water +102.8%
Contains more Protein +875.3%
Contains more Fats +4448.4%
Contains more Carbs +146.6%
Contains more Other +737.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5768.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10338.5%
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5768.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10338.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mandarin orange Waffle Opinion
Net carbs 11.54g 32.9g Waffle
Protein 0.81g 7.9g Waffle
Fats 0.31g 14.1g Waffle
Carbs 13.34g 32.9g Waffle
Calories 53kcal 291kcal Waffle
Fructose 2.4g Mandarin orange
Sugar 10.58g Waffle
Fiber 1.8g Mandarin orange
Calcium 37mg 255mg Waffle
Iron 0.15mg 2.31mg Waffle
Magnesium 12mg 19mg Waffle
Phosphorus 20mg 190mg Waffle
Potassium 166mg 159mg Mandarin orange
Sodium 2mg 511mg Mandarin orange
Zinc 0.07mg 0.68mg Waffle
Copper 0.042mg 0.062mg Waffle
Manganese 0.039mg 0.265mg Waffle
Selenium 0.1µg 46.2µg Waffle
Vitamin A 681IU 228IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 65µg Waffle
Vitamin E 0.2mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin C 26.7mg 0.4mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.263mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.347mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 2.073mg Waffle
Vitamin B5 0.216mg 0.485mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.056mg Mandarin orange
Folate 16µg 46µg Waffle
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg Waffle
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.099mg Waffle
Threonine 0.016mg 0.289mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0.362mg Waffle
Leucine 0.028mg 0.63mg Waffle
Lysine 0.032mg 0.384mg Waffle
Methionine 0.002mg 0.179mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.395mg Waffle
Valine 0.021mg 0.409mg Waffle
Histidine 0.011mg 0.187mg Waffle
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg Mandarin orange
Saturated Fat 0.039g 2.866g Mandarin orange
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 3.521g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 6.785g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mandarin orange Waffle
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
26%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.58g)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 509mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.827g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.