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Red cabbage vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Red cabbage and Mandarin orange

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Iron in Red cabbage is higher than in Mandarin orange.
  • Red cabbage covers your daily Vitamin C needs 34% more than Mandarin orange.
  • Red cabbage contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cabbage, red, 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.
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
8
:
2
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Calcium +21.6%
Contains more Iron +433.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +46.4%
Contains more Zinc +214.3%
Contains more Manganese +523.1%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Copper +147.1%
Red cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 30% 12% 13% 22% 4% 6% 6% 32% 4%
Mandarin orange
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 6% 9% 9% 15% 1% 2% 14% 6% 1%
Contains more Calcium +21.6%
Contains more Iron +433.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +46.4%
Contains more Zinc +214.3%
Contains more Manganese +523.1%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Copper +147.1%

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.
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
8
:
2
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Vitamin A +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +113.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.9%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.058
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.376
Red cabbage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 3% 0% 190% 16% 16% 8% 9% 49% 14% 0% 96%
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 A +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +113.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.9%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.058
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.376

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
3
:
2
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Protein +76.5%
Contains more Other +75.7%
Contains more Fats +93.8%
Contains more Carbs +81%
Equal in Water - 85.17
Red cabbage
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 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 +76.5%
Contains more Other +75.7%
Contains more Fats +93.8%
Contains more Carbs +81%
Equal in Water - 85.17

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
2
:
1
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +400%
Red cabbage
19% 11% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 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 -46.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +400%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
0
:
3
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Sucrose +908.3%
Contains more Glucose +22.4%
Contains more Fructose +62.2%
Red cabbage
16% 46% 39%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.6 g
Glucose: 1.74 g
Fructose: 1.48 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Mandarin orange
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 Sucrose +908.3%
Contains more Glucose +22.4%
Contains more Fructose +62.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red cabbage Mandarin orange Opinion
Net carbs 5.27g 11.54g Mandarin orange
Protein 1.43g 0.81g Red cabbage
Fats 0.16g 0.31g Mandarin orange
Carbs 7.37g 13.34g Mandarin orange
Calories 31kcal 53kcal Mandarin orange
Fructose 1.48g 2.4g Mandarin orange
Sugar 3.83g 10.58g Red cabbage
Fiber 2.1g 1.8g Red cabbage
Calcium 45mg 37mg Red cabbage
Iron 0.8mg 0.15mg Red cabbage
Magnesium 16mg 12mg Red cabbage
Phosphorus 30mg 20mg Red cabbage
Potassium 243mg 166mg Red cabbage
Sodium 27mg 2mg Mandarin orange
Zinc 0.22mg 0.07mg Red cabbage
Copper 0.017mg 0.042mg Mandarin orange
Manganese 0.243mg 0.039mg Red cabbage
Selenium 0.6µg 0.1µg Red cabbage
Vitamin A 1116IU 681IU Red cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 56µg 34µg Red cabbage
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.2mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin C 57mg 26.7mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.058mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.036mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.418mg 0.376mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.147mg 0.216mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.078mg Red cabbage
Folate 18µg 16µg Red cabbage
Vitamin K 38.2µg 0µg Red cabbage
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.002mg Red cabbage
Threonine 0.039mg 0.016mg Red cabbage
Isoleucine 0.034mg 0.017mg Red cabbage
Leucine 0.046mg 0.028mg Red cabbage
Lysine 0.049mg 0.032mg Red cabbage
Methionine 0.014mg 0.002mg Red cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.018mg Red cabbage
Valine 0.048mg 0.021mg Red cabbage
Histidine 0.024mg 0.011mg Red cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.039g Red cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g 0.06g Mandarin orange
Polyunsaturated fat 0.08g 0.065g Red cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Red cabbage 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
39%
Red cabbage
17%
Mandarin orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Red cabbage
7%
Mandarin orange

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
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. Red cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169977/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.