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Potato vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Potato and Mandarin orange

  • Potato has more Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, Copper, Manganese, and Phosphorus, however, Mandarin orange is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Potato covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 17% more than Mandarin orange.
  • Mandarin orange has 5 times less Iron than Potato. Potato has 0.81mg of Iron, while Mandarin orange has 0.15mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, flesh and skin, 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.
Contains more Iron +440%
Contains more Magnesium +91.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +185%
Contains more Potassium +156%
Contains more Zinc +328.6%
Contains more Copper +161.9%
Contains more Manganese +412.8%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains more Calcium +208.3%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 6% 9% 9% 15% 1% 2% 14% 6% 1%
Contains more Iron +440%
Contains more Magnesium +91.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +185%
Contains more Potassium +156%
Contains more Zinc +328.6%
Contains more Copper +161.9%
Contains more Manganese +412.8%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains more Calcium +208.3%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%

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.
Potato
5
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +282.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +33950%
Contains more Vitamin E +1900%
Contains more Vitamin C +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.5%
Equal in Folate - 16
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
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 B1 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +282.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +33950%
Contains more Vitamin E +1900%
Contains more Vitamin C +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.5%
Equal in Folate - 16

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +153.1%
Contains more Carbs +31.1%
Contains more Other +202.7%
Contains more Fats +244.4%
Equal in Water - 85.17
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 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 +153.1%
Contains more Carbs +31.1%
Contains more Other +202.7%
Contains more Fats +244.4%
Equal in Water - 85.17

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.8%
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +3458.8%
Contains more Glucose +587.1%
Contains more Fructose +823.1%
95% 2%
Starch: 15.29 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.26 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 +3458.8%
Contains more Glucose +587.1%
Contains more Fructose +823.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Mandarin orange Opinion
Net carbs 15.39g 11.54g Potato
Protein 2.05g 0.81g Potato
Fats 0.09g 0.31g Mandarin orange
Carbs 17.49g 13.34g Potato
Calories 77kcal 53kcal Potato
Starch 15.29g 0g Potato
Fructose 0.26g 2.4g Mandarin orange
Sugar 0.82g 10.58g Potato
Fiber 2.1g 1.8g Potato
Calcium 12mg 37mg Mandarin orange
Iron 0.81mg 0.15mg Potato
Magnesium 23mg 12mg Potato
Phosphorus 57mg 20mg Potato
Potassium 425mg 166mg Potato
Sodium 6mg 2mg Mandarin orange
Zinc 0.3mg 0.07mg Potato
Copper 0.11mg 0.042mg Potato
Manganese 0.2mg 0.039mg Potato
Selenium 0.4µg 0.1µg Potato
Vitamin A 2IU 681IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 34µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.2mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin C 19.7mg 26.7mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.058mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.036mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B3 1.061mg 0.376mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.216mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.078mg Potato
Folate 15µg 16µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin K 2µg 0µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.002mg Potato
Threonine 0.067mg 0.016mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.066mg 0.017mg Potato
Leucine 0.098mg 0.028mg Potato
Lysine 0.107mg 0.032mg Potato
Methionine 0.032mg 0.002mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0.018mg Potato
Valine 0.103mg 0.021mg Potato
Histidine 0.035mg 0.011mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.025g 0.039g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.06g Mandarin orange
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.065g Mandarin orange

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato 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
18%
Potato
17%
Mandarin orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Potato
7%
Mandarin orange

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.