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Loquat vs. Orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Loquat and Orange

  • Loquat has more Vitamin A RAE, and Manganese, however, Orange has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Orange is 58% higher.
  • Orange has 7 times less Vitamin A RAE than Loquat. Loquat has 76µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Orange has 11µg.

Food types used in this article are Loquats, raw and Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties.

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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.
Loquat
Loquat
6
:
4
Orange
Orange
Contains more Iron +180%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.9%
Contains more Potassium +47%
Contains more Manganese +492%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Copper +12.5%
Loquat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 12% 24% 1% 2% 14% 20% 4%
Orange
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 4% 8% 6% 16% 0% 2% 15% 4% 3%
Contains more Iron +180%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.9%
Contains more Potassium +47%
Contains more Manganese +492%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Copper +12.5%

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.
Loquat
Loquat
2
:
9
Orange
Orange
Contains more Vitamin A +579.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +5220%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +357.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.7%
Contains more Folate +114.3%
Loquat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 92% 0% 0% 4% 5% 6% 4% 0% 24% 11% 0% 0%
Orange
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 +579.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +5220%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +357.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.7%
Contains more Folate +114.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Loquat
Loquat
3
:
2
Orange
Orange
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Other +13.6%
Contains more Protein +118.6%
Equal in Carbs - 11.75
Equal in Water - 86.75
Loquat
12% 87%
Protein: 0.43 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 12.14 g
Water: 86.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Orange
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 +66.7%
Contains more Other +13.6%
Contains more Protein +118.6%
Equal in Carbs - 11.75
Equal in Water - 86.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Loquat
Loquat
1
:
2
Orange
Orange
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +264%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +187.5%
Loquat
29% 6% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Orange
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.015 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.025 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +264%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +187.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Loquat Orange Opinion
Net carbs 10.44g 9.35g Loquat
Protein 0.43g 0.94g Orange
Fats 0.2g 0.12g Loquat
Carbs 12.14g 11.75g Loquat
Calories 47kcal 47kcal
Sugar 9.35g Loquat
Fiber 1.7g 2.4g Orange
Calcium 16mg 40mg Orange
Iron 0.28mg 0.1mg Loquat
Magnesium 13mg 10mg Loquat
Phosphorus 27mg 14mg Loquat
Potassium 266mg 181mg Loquat
Sodium 1mg 0mg Orange
Zinc 0.05mg 0.07mg Orange
Copper 0.04mg 0.045mg Orange
Manganese 0.148mg 0.025mg Loquat
Selenium 0.6µg 0.5µg Loquat
Vitamin A 1528IU 225IU Loquat
Vitamin A RAE 76µg 11µg Loquat
Vitamin E 0.18mg Orange
Vitamin C 1mg 53.2mg Orange
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.087mg Orange
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.04mg Orange
Vitamin B3 0.18mg 0.282mg Orange
Vitamin B5 0.25mg Orange
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.06mg Loquat
Folate 14µg 30µg Orange
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.009mg Orange
Threonine 0.015mg 0.015mg
Isoleucine 0.015mg 0.025mg Orange
Leucine 0.026mg 0.023mg Loquat
Lysine 0.023mg 0.047mg Orange
Methionine 0.004mg 0.02mg Orange
Phenylalanine 0.014mg 0.031mg Orange
Valine 0.021mg 0.04mg Orange
Histidine 0.007mg 0.018mg Orange
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0.015g Orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.023g Orange
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 0.025g Loquat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Loquat Orange
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
12%
Loquat
24%
Orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Loquat
7%
Orange

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange
Orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange
Orange is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Loquat
Loquat is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Loquat
Loquat is relatively richer in minerals
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. Loquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169908/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.