Mandarin orange vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between mandarin oranges and chocolate
- The amount of copper, iron, manganese, fats, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, and carbs in chocolate is higher than in mandarin oranges.
- Chocolate covers your daily copper needs 110% more than mandarin oranges.
- Mandarin oranges contain less saturated fat.
- Mandarin oranges have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mandarin oranges is 47, while the glycemic index of chocolate is 23.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1116.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +51.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +236.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +5246.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2347.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2771.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +930% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3538.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2900% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +132% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +85.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +170% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +92.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 1.028mg | 110% |
| Iron | 0.15mg | 8.02mg | 98% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 18.519g | 84% |
| Manganese | 0.039mg | 1.419mg | 60% |
| Fats | 0.31g | 31.28g | 48% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 146mg | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 26.7mg | 30% | |
| Phosphorus | 20mg | 206mg | 27% |
| Calories | 53kcal | 546kcal | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.06g | 9.54g | 24% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7g | 21% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 2.01mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 13.34g | 61.17g | 16% |
| Potassium | 166mg | 559mg | 12% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 43mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg | 10% |
| Protein | 0.81g | 4.88g | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 8.1µg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.065g | 1.092g | 7% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 0.947g | 6% | |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 3µg | 5% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.085g | 5% | |
| Vitamin A | 34µg | 2µg | 4% |
| Folate | 16µg | 4% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.025mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.078mg | 0.042mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.4g | 0g | 3% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 56mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2mg | 0.54mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.376mg | 0.725mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.216mg | 0.297mg | 2% |
| Choline | 10.2mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.036mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 1.5g | 0.89g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 654kcal | 1119kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 189g | 18g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 3.2 | 0.57 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 11.54g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.58g | 47.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.112g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.032mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.001g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.81 g
Fats:
0.31 g
Carbs:
13.34 g
Water:
85.17 g
Other:
0.37 g
Protein:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +8680.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +502.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +9990.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +358.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.065 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15800% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1580% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
6.05 g
Glucose:
2.13 g
Fructose:
2.4 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
46.25 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
1.65 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +664.5% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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