Roselle vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Roselle and Mandarin orange different?
- Roselle is higher in Calcium, Iron, and Magnesium, however, Mandarin orange is richer in Vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for Calcium from Roselle is 18% higher.
- Roselle contains 10 times more Iron than Mandarin orange. While Roselle contains 1.48mg of Iron, Mandarin orange contains only 0.15mg.
Roselle, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +325% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +481.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +886.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +85% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +122.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +137.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +427.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.96 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
11.31 g
Water:
86.58 g
Other:
0.51 g
Protein:
0.81 g
Fats:
0.31 g
Carbs:
13.34 g
Water:
85.17 g
Other:
0.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +106.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +37.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.9% |
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Water
~85.17g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 49kcal | 53kcal |
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| Protein | 0.96g | 0.81g |
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| Fats | 0.64g | 0.31g |
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| Vitamin C | 12mg | 26.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 11.31g | 11.54g |
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| Carbs | 11.31g | 13.34g |
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| Magnesium | 51mg | 12mg |
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| Calcium | 215mg | 37mg |
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| Potassium | 208mg | 166mg |
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| Iron | 1.48mg | 0.15mg |
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| Sugar | 10.58g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g |
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| Copper | 0.042mg |
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| Zinc | 0.07mg |
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| Phosphorus | 37mg | 20mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 287IU | 681IU |
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| Vitamin A | 14µg | 34µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.2mg |
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| Manganese | 0.039mg |
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| Selenium | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.011mg | 0.058mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.028mg | 0.036mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.31mg | 0.376mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.216mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.078mg |
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| Folate | 16µg |
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| Choline | 10.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.039g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.06g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.065g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.002mg |
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| Threonine | 0.016mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.017mg |
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| Leucine | 0.028mg |
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| Lysine | 0.032mg |
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| Methionine | 0.002mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.018mg |
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| Valine | 0.021mg |
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| Histidine | 0.011mg |
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| Fructose | 2.4g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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
6%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roselle is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.58g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roselle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roselle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Roselle is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mandarin orange is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.