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Meatball vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Meatball and Mandarin orange

  • Meatball has more Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Iron, Zinc, Folate, and Choline, however, Mandarin orange is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Meatball covers your daily Copper needs 74% more than Mandarin orange.
  • Mandarin orange contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Meatballs, meatless and Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), 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.
Meatball
Meatball
7
:
3
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Iron +1340%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +1620%
Contains more Zinc +2471.4%
Contains more Copper +1581%
Contains more Selenium +700%
Contains more Calcium +48%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Equal in Potassium - 166
Meatball
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 13% 148% 16% 72% 50% 236% 0% 5%
Mandarin orange
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 6% 9% 9% 15% 1% 2% 14% 6% 1%
Contains more Iron +1340%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +1620%
Contains more Zinc +2471.4%
Contains more Copper +1581%
Contains more Selenium +700%
Contains more Calcium +48%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Equal in Potassium - 166

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.
Meatball
Meatball
8
:
2
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Vitamin E +765%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1517.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +491.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +564.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156.4%
Contains more Folate +387.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Meatball
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 35% 0% 0% 235% 50% 47% 30% 47% 59% 188% 0%
Mandarin orange
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +765%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1517.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +491.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +564.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156.4%
Contains more Folate +387.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
3
:
2
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Protein +2492.6%
Contains more Fats +2803.2%
Contains more Other +981.1%
Contains more Carbs +66.8%
Contains more Water +46.8%
Meatball
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
Mandarin orange
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more Protein +2492.6%
Contains more Fats +2803.2%
Contains more Other +981.1%
Contains more Carbs +66.8%
Contains more Water +46.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
2
:
1
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3546.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7078.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Meatball
17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.425 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.666 g
Mandarin orange
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3546.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7078.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Meatball Mandarin orange
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Mandarin orange Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 11.54g Mandarin orange
Protein 21g 0.81g Meatball
Fats 9g 0.31g Meatball
Carbs 8g 13.34g Mandarin orange
Calories 197kcal 53kcal Meatball
Fructose 2.4g Mandarin orange
Sugar 1.25g 10.58g Meatball
Fiber 4.6g 1.8g Meatball
Calcium 25mg 37mg Mandarin orange
Iron 2.16mg 0.15mg Meatball
Magnesium 18mg 12mg Meatball
Phosphorus 344mg 20mg Meatball
Potassium 180mg 166mg Meatball
Sodium 550mg 2mg Mandarin orange
Zinc 1.8mg 0.07mg Meatball
Copper 0.706mg 0.042mg Meatball
Manganese 0.039mg Mandarin orange
Selenium 0.8µg 0.1µg Meatball
Vitamin A 0IU 681IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 34µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 1.73mg 0.2mg Meatball
Vitamin C 0mg 26.7mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.058mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.036mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 0.376mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.216mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.078mg Meatball
Folate 78µg 16µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.002mg Mandarin orange
Threonine 0.016mg Mandarin orange
Isoleucine 0.017mg Mandarin orange
Leucine 0.028mg Mandarin orange
Lysine 0.032mg Mandarin orange
Methionine 0.002mg Mandarin orange
Phenylalanine 0.018mg Mandarin orange
Valine 0.021mg Mandarin orange
Histidine 0.011mg Mandarin orange
Saturated Fat 1.425g 0.039g Mandarin orange
Monounsaturated Fat 2.188g 0.06g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 0.065g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball Mandarin orange
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
57%
Meatball
17%
Mandarin orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
7%
Mandarin orange

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 548mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.386g)
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/nutrients
  2. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/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.