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Orange juice vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Orange juice and Mandarin orange

  • Orange juice is richer in Vitamin C, yet Mandarin orange is richer in Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Orange juice is 26% higher.

Food types used in this article are Orange juice, raw 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.
Orange juice
Orange juice
4
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5
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +20.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Calcium +236.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.6%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Manganese +178.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Copper - 0.042
Equal in Selenium - 0.1
Orange juice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 8% 8% 8% 18% 1% 2% 15% 2% 1%
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 +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +20.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Calcium +236.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.6%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Manganese +178.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Copper - 0.042
Equal in Selenium - 0.1

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.
Orange juice
Orange juice
5
:
5
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Vitamin C +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.2%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +240.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.376
Orange juice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 1% 0% 167% 23% 7% 8% 12% 10% 23% 0% 1%
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 C +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.2%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +240.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.376

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Orange juice
Orange juice
2
:
3
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Protein +15.7%
Contains more Fats +55%
Contains more Carbs +28.3%
Equal in Water - 85.17
Equal in Other - 0.37
Orange juice
10% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.4 g
Water: 88.3 g
Other: 0.4 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 +15.7%
Contains more Fats +55%
Contains more Carbs +28.3%
Equal in Water - 85.17
Equal in Other - 0.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Orange juice
Orange juice
1
:
2
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.5%
Orange juice
24% 36% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
Mandarin orange
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Orange juice Mandarin orange
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange juice Mandarin orange Opinion
Net carbs 10.2g 11.54g Mandarin orange
Protein 0.7g 0.81g Mandarin orange
Fats 0.2g 0.31g Mandarin orange
Carbs 10.4g 13.34g Mandarin orange
Calories 45kcal 53kcal Mandarin orange
Fructose 2.4g Mandarin orange
Sugar 8.4g 10.58g Orange juice
Fiber 0.2g 1.8g Mandarin orange
Calcium 11mg 37mg Mandarin orange
Iron 0.2mg 0.15mg Orange juice
Magnesium 11mg 12mg Mandarin orange
Phosphorus 17mg 20mg Mandarin orange
Potassium 200mg 166mg Orange juice
Sodium 1mg 2mg Orange juice
Zinc 0.05mg 0.07mg Mandarin orange
Copper 0.044mg 0.042mg Orange juice
Manganese 0.014mg 0.039mg Mandarin orange
Selenium 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin A 200IU 681IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 34µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.2mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin C 50mg 26.7mg Orange juice
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.058mg Orange juice
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.036mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.376mg Orange juice
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.216mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.078mg Mandarin orange
Folate 30µg 16µg Orange juice
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Orange juice
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.002mg
Threonine 0.008mg 0.016mg Mandarin orange
Isoleucine 0.008mg 0.017mg Mandarin orange
Leucine 0.013mg 0.028mg Mandarin orange
Lysine 0.009mg 0.032mg Mandarin orange
Methionine 0.003mg 0.002mg Orange juice
Phenylalanine 0.009mg 0.018mg Mandarin orange
Valine 0.011mg 0.021mg Mandarin orange
Histidine 0.003mg 0.011mg Mandarin orange
Saturated Fat 0.024g 0.039g Orange juice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g 0.06g Mandarin orange
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 0.065g Mandarin orange

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Orange juice 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
22%
Orange juice
17%
Mandarin orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Orange juice
7%
Mandarin orange

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Orange juice
Orange juice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange juice
Orange juice contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange juice
Orange juice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange juice
Orange juice is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange 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. Orange juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169098/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.