Mandarin orange vs. Wakame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mandarin oranges and wakame?
- Mandarin oranges are higher in vitamin C; however, wakame is richer in manganese, folate, copper, iron, magnesium, vitamin B2, calcium, and vitamin B5.
- Wakame's daily need coverage for manganese is 59% more.
- Wakame contains 9 times less vitamin C than mandarin oranges. Mandarin oranges contain 26.7mg of vitamin C, while wakame contains 3mg.
- Mandarin oranges have less sodium.
We used Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Seaweed, wakame, raw types in this article.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +232% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +791.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +305.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1353.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +576.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +442.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +300% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3489.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +600% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +790% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +88.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3800% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +538.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +325.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +222.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1125% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +36.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.81 g
Fats:
0.31 g
Carbs:
13.34 g
Water:
85.17 g
Other:
0.37 g
Protein:
3.03 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
9.14 g
Water:
79.99 g
Other:
7.2 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +46% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +274.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +106.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1845.9% |
~equal in
Water
~79.99g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.065 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.218 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +235.4% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.058g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.039mg | 1.4mg | 59% |
| Folate | 16µg | 196µg | 45% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 872mg | 38% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.284mg | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 26.7mg | 3mg | 26% |
| Iron | 0.15mg | 2.18mg | 25% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 107mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.036mg | 0.23mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 150mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.216mg | 0.697mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 20mg | 80mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.376mg | 1.6mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.078mg | 0.002mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2mg | 1mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 0.5g | 5% |
| Protein | 0.81g | 3.03g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 5.3µg | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.4g | 3% | |
| Potassium | 166mg | 50mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.38mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 34µg | 18µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.065g | 0.218g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Choline | 10.2mg | 13.9mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 13.34g | 9.14g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.31g | 0.64g | 1% |
| Calories | 53kcal | 45kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 11.54g | 8.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.58g | 0.65g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.13g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.058g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.016mg | 0.165mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.017mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.028mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.032mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.018mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.021mg | 0.209mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.011mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.186g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Wakame is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wakame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wakame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 870mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.091g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)