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Mandarin orange vs. Watermelon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mandarin orange and Watermelon

  • Mandarin orange is richer than Watermelon in Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Mandarin orange is 21% higher.
  • Mandarin orange contains 5 times more Calcium than Watermelon. Mandarin orange contains 37mg of Calcium, while Watermelon contains 7mg.
  • Watermelon contains less Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Watermelon, 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 Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.8%
Contains more Potassium +48.2%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Equal in Copper - 0.042
Equal in Manganese - 0.038
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% 9% 8% 5% 10% 1% 3% 14% 5% 3%
Contains more Calcium +428.6%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.8%
Contains more Potassium +48.2%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Equal in Copper - 0.042
Equal in Manganese - 0.038

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 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +229.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.3%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.221
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 35% 1% 0% 27% 9% 5% 4% 14% 11% 3% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +229.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.3%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.221

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +32.8%
Contains more Fats +106.7%
Contains more Carbs +76.7%
Contains more Other +54.2%
Equal in Water - 91.45
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
8% 91%
Protein: 0.61 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.45 g
Other: 0.24 g
Contains more Protein +32.8%
Contains more Fats +106.7%
Contains more Carbs +76.7%
Contains more Other +54.2%
Equal in Water - 91.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59%
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
16% 36% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +400%
Contains more Glucose +34.8%
Contains more Fructose +40%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
19% 25% 54%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.21 g
Glucose: 1.58 g
Fructose: 3.36 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.06 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +400%
Contains more Glucose +34.8%
Contains more Fructose +40%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mandarin orange Watermelon Opinion
Net carbs 11.54g 7.15g Mandarin orange
Protein 0.81g 0.61g Mandarin orange
Fats 0.31g 0.15g Mandarin orange
Carbs 13.34g 7.55g Mandarin orange
Calories 53kcal 30kcal Mandarin orange
Fructose 2.4g 3.36g Watermelon
Sugar 10.58g 6.2g Watermelon
Fiber 1.8g 0.4g Mandarin orange
Calcium 37mg 7mg Mandarin orange
Iron 0.15mg 0.24mg Watermelon
Magnesium 12mg 10mg Mandarin orange
Phosphorus 20mg 11mg Mandarin orange
Potassium 166mg 112mg Mandarin orange
Sodium 2mg 1mg Watermelon
Zinc 0.07mg 0.1mg Watermelon
Copper 0.042mg 0.042mg
Manganese 0.039mg 0.038mg Mandarin orange
Selenium 0.1µg 0.4µg Watermelon
Vitamin A 681IU 569IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 28µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.05mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin C 26.7mg 8.1mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.033mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.021mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 0.178mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B5 0.216mg 0.221mg Watermelon
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.045mg Mandarin orange
Folate 16µg 3µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Watermelon
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.007mg Watermelon
Threonine 0.016mg 0.027mg Watermelon
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0.019mg Watermelon
Leucine 0.028mg 0.018mg Mandarin orange
Lysine 0.032mg 0.062mg Watermelon
Methionine 0.002mg 0.006mg Watermelon
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.015mg Mandarin orange
Valine 0.021mg 0.016mg Mandarin orange
Histidine 0.011mg 0.006mg Mandarin orange
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.016g Watermelon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0.037g Mandarin orange
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 0.05g Mandarin orange

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mandarin orange Watermelon
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
9%
Watermelon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
6%
Watermelon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon
Watermelon is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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. Watermelon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167765/nutrients

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

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