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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.
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 7.1% 2.1% 9.9% 9% 14% 2.7% 4.7% 0.13% 5% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +428.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81.8%
Contains more IronIron +60%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%
~equal in Copper ~0.042mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.038mg

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% 41% 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 27% 34% 1% 0% 8.3% 4.8% 3.3% 13% 10% 0% 0.25% 2.3% 2.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +229.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +111.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +433.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +148.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.221mg
~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
8% 91%
Protein: 0.61 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.45 g
Other: 0.24 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.8%
Contains more FatsFats +106.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +76.7%
Contains more OtherOther +54.2%
~equal in Water ~91.45g

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
16% 36% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +62.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -59%

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
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 SucroseSucrose +400%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +34.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +40%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~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 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
Calories 53kcal 30kcal Mandarin orange
Protein 0.81g 0.61g Mandarin orange
Fats 0.31g 0.15g Mandarin orange
Vitamin C 26.7mg 8.1mg Mandarin orange
Net carbs 11.54g 7.15g Mandarin orange
Carbs 13.34g 7.55g Mandarin orange
Magnesium 12mg 10mg Mandarin orange
Calcium 37mg 7mg Mandarin orange
Potassium 166mg 112mg Mandarin orange
Iron 0.15mg 0.24mg Watermelon
Sugar 10.58g 6.2g Watermelon
Fiber 1.8g 0.4g Mandarin orange
Copper 0.042mg 0.042mg
Zinc 0.07mg 0.1mg Watermelon
Phosphorus 20mg 11mg Mandarin orange
Sodium 2mg 1mg Watermelon
Vitamin A 681IU 569IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A 34µg 28µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.05mg Mandarin orange
Manganese 0.039mg 0.038mg Mandarin orange
Selenium 0.1µg 0.4µg Watermelon
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
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Watermelon
Folate 16µg 3µg Mandarin orange
Choline 10.2mg 4.1mg 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
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
Fructose 2.4g 3.36g Watermelon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mandarin orange Watermelon
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
16%
Mandarin orange
8%
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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