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Elderberry vs. Orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Elderberry and Orange different?

  • Elderberry is richer in Iron, Fiber, and Vitamin B6, while Orange is higher in Vitamin C, and Folate.
  • Orange covers your daily need of Vitamin C 19% more than Elderberry.
  • Elderberry contains 16 times more Iron than Orange. Elderberry contains 1.6mg of Iron, while Orange contains 0.1mg.

Elderberries, raw and Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties types were 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 Iron +1500%
Contains more Phosphorus +178.6%
Contains more Potassium +54.7%
Contains more Zinc +57.1%
Contains more Copper +35.6%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Equal in Calcium - 40
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 4% 17% 25% 1% 3% 21% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 4% 8% 6% 16% 0% 2% 15% 4% 3%
Contains more Iron +1500%
Contains more Phosphorus +178.6%
Contains more Potassium +54.7%
Contains more Zinc +57.1%
Contains more Copper +35.6%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Equal in Calcium - 40

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.
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Orange
Contains more Vitamin A +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.6%
Contains more Folate +400%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 36% 0% 0% 120% 18% 14% 10% 9% 54% 5% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 4% 0% 178% 22% 10% 6% 15% 14% 23% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.6%
Contains more Folate +400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +316.7%
Contains more Carbs +56.6%
Contains more Other +45.5%
Contains more Protein +42.4%
Equal in Water - 86.75
18% 80%
Protein: 0.66 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 18.4 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.64 g
12% 87%
Protein: 0.94 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 11.75 g
Water: 86.75 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Fats +316.7%
Contains more Carbs +56.6%
Contains more Other +45.5%
Contains more Protein +42.4%
Equal in Water - 86.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +247.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +888%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.8%
7% 23% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.247 g
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.015 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.025 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +247.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +888%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elderberry Orange Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 9.35g Elderberry
Protein 0.66g 0.94g Orange
Fats 0.5g 0.12g Elderberry
Carbs 18.4g 11.75g Elderberry
Calories 73kcal 47kcal Elderberry
Sugar 9.35g Elderberry
Fiber 7g 2.4g Elderberry
Calcium 38mg 40mg Orange
Iron 1.6mg 0.1mg Elderberry
Magnesium 5mg 10mg Orange
Phosphorus 39mg 14mg Elderberry
Potassium 280mg 181mg Elderberry
Sodium 6mg 0mg Orange
Zinc 0.11mg 0.07mg Elderberry
Copper 0.061mg 0.045mg Elderberry
Manganese 0.025mg Orange
Selenium 0.6µg 0.5µg Elderberry
Vitamin A 600IU 225IU Elderberry
Vitamin A RAE 30µg 11µg Elderberry
Vitamin E 0.18mg Orange
Vitamin C 36mg 53.2mg Orange
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.087mg Orange
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.04mg Elderberry
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.282mg Elderberry
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.25mg Orange
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.06mg Elderberry
Folate 6µg 30µg Orange
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.009mg Elderberry
Threonine 0.027mg 0.015mg Elderberry
Isoleucine 0.027mg 0.025mg Elderberry
Leucine 0.06mg 0.023mg Elderberry
Lysine 0.026mg 0.047mg Orange
Methionine 0.014mg 0.02mg Orange
Phenylalanine 0.04mg 0.031mg Elderberry
Valine 0.033mg 0.04mg Orange
Histidine 0.015mg 0.018mg Orange
Saturated Fat 0.023g 0.015g Orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g 0.023g Elderberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.247g 0.025g Elderberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Elderberry 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%
Elderberry
24%
Orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Elderberry
7%
Orange

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange
Orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Elderberry
Elderberry is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Elderberry
Elderberry 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. Elderberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171727/nutrients
  2. Orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169097/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.