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Orange vs. Loquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Orange and Loquat

  • Orange has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B1, however, Loquat has more Vitamin A RAE, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Orange is 58% higher.
  • Loquat has 5 times less Vitamin B1 than Orange. Orange has 0.087mg of Vitamin B1, while Loquat has 0.019mg.

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

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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.
Orange
4
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6
Loquat
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Copper +12.5%
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%
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 5% 11% 10% 12% 24% 1% 2% 14% 20% 4%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Copper +12.5%
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%

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
9
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2
Loquat
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +579.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
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 92% 0% 0% 4% 5% 6% 4% 0% 24% 11% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +579.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Orange
2
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3
Loquat
Contains more Protein +118.6%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Other +13.6%
Equal in Carbs - 12.14
Equal in Water - 86.73
12% 87%
Protein: 0.94 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 11.75 g
Water: 86.75 g
Other: 0.44 g
12% 87%
Protein: 0.43 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 12.14 g
Water: 86.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more Protein +118.6%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Other +13.6%
Equal in Carbs - 12.14
Equal in Water - 86.73

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Orange Loquat
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
24%
Orange
12%
Loquat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Orange
10%
Loquat

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. Orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169097/nutrients
  2. Loquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169908/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.