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Macadamia vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Macadamia and Mandarin orange different?

  • Macadamia is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, however, Mandarin orange is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Macadamia is 178% higher.
  • Macadamia contains 309 times more Saturated Fat than Mandarin orange. While Macadamia contains 12.061g of Saturated Fat, Mandarin orange contains only 0.039g.

Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw and Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw are the varieties used 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 Calcium +129.7%
Contains more Iron +2360%
Contains more Magnesium +983.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +840%
Contains more Potassium +121.7%
Contains more Zinc +1757.1%
Contains more Copper +1700%
Contains more Manganese +10492.3%
Contains more Selenium +3500%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 6% 9% 9% 15% 1% 2% 14% 6% 1%
Contains more Calcium +129.7%
Contains more Iron +2360%
Contains more Magnesium +983.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +840%
Contains more Potassium +121.7%
Contains more Zinc +1757.1%
Contains more Copper +1700%
Contains more Manganese +10492.3%
Contains more Selenium +3500%
Contains less Sodium -60%

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 E +170%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1960.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +557.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +250.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +252.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2125%
Contains more Folate +45.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 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 41% 4% 0% 89% 15% 9% 8% 13% 18% 12% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +170%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1960.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +557.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +250.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +252.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2125%
Contains more Folate +45.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +876.5%
Contains more Fats +24341.9%
Contains more Other +208.1%
Contains more Water +6162.5%
Equal in Carbs - 13.34
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
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 +876.5%
Contains more Fats +24341.9%
Contains more Other +208.1%
Contains more Water +6162.5%
Equal in Carbs - 13.34

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98028.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2210.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98028.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2210.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +36.6%
Contains more Glucose +2942.9%
Contains more Fructose +3328.6%
19% 79%
Starch: 1.05 g
Sucrose: 4.43 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +36.6%
Contains more Glucose +2942.9%
Contains more Fructose +3328.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macadamia Mandarin orange Opinion
Net carbs 5.22g 11.54g Mandarin orange
Protein 7.91g 0.81g Macadamia
Fats 75.77g 0.31g Macadamia
Carbs 13.82g 13.34g Macadamia
Calories 718kcal 53kcal Macadamia
Starch 1.05g 0g Macadamia
Fructose 0.07g 2.4g Mandarin orange
Sugar 4.57g 10.58g Macadamia
Fiber 8.6g 1.8g Macadamia
Calcium 85mg 37mg Macadamia
Iron 3.69mg 0.15mg Macadamia
Magnesium 130mg 12mg Macadamia
Phosphorus 188mg 20mg Macadamia
Potassium 368mg 166mg Macadamia
Sodium 5mg 2mg Mandarin orange
Zinc 1.3mg 0.07mg Macadamia
Copper 0.756mg 0.042mg Macadamia
Manganese 4.131mg 0.039mg Macadamia
Selenium 3.6µg 0.1µg Macadamia
Vitamin A 0IU 681IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 34µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.2mg Macadamia
Vitamin C 1.2mg 26.7mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B1 1.195mg 0.058mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.036mg Macadamia
Vitamin B3 2.473mg 0.376mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 0.758mg 0.216mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.275mg 0.078mg Macadamia
Folate 11µg 16µg Mandarin orange
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0.002mg Macadamia
Threonine 0.37mg 0.016mg Macadamia
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.017mg Macadamia
Leucine 0.602mg 0.028mg Macadamia
Lysine 0.018mg 0.032mg Mandarin orange
Methionine 0.023mg 0.002mg Macadamia
Phenylalanine 0.665mg 0.018mg Macadamia
Valine 0.363mg 0.021mg Macadamia
Histidine 0.195mg 0.011mg Macadamia
Saturated Fat 12.061g 0.039g Mandarin orange
Monounsaturated Fat 58.877g 0.06g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 1.502g 0.065g Macadamia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macadamia Mandarin orange
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
43%
Macadamia
17%
Mandarin orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
Macadamia
7%
Mandarin orange

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.022g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.