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Orange vs. Elderberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Orange and Elderberry different?

  • Orange is richer in Vitamin C, and Folate, while Elderberry is higher in Iron, Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
  • Orange covers your daily need of Vitamin C 19% more than Elderberry.
  • Orange contains 5 times more Folate than Elderberry. Orange contains 30µg of Folate, while Elderberry contains 6µg.

Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties and Elderberries, raw 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 Magnesium +100%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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%
Equal in Calcium - 38
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 4% 8% 6% 16% 0% 2% 15% 4% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 4% 17% 25% 1% 3% 21% 0% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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%
Equal in Calcium - 38

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.
Orange
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Contains more Vitamin C +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.6%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +283.3%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.6%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +283.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Orange Elderberry
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
24%
Orange
22%
Elderberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Orange
14%
Elderberry

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. Orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169097/nutrients
  2. Elderberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171727/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.