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Quince vs. Nectarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Quince and Nectarine?

  • Quince is higher in Vitamin C, and Iron, yet Nectarine is higher in Vitamin B3.
  • Quince's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 11% more.
  • Quince has 3 times more Iron than Nectarine. While Quince has 0.7mg of Iron, Nectarine has only 0.28mg.

We used Quinces, raw and Nectarines, raw types 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 Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Copper +51.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.9%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +325%
Equal in Potassium - 201
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 27% 6% 8% 18% 1% 2% 44% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 11% 7% 12% 18% 0% 5% 29% 8% 0%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Copper +51.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.9%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +325%
Equal in Potassium - 201

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.
Quince
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Contains more Vitamin C +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Vitamin A +730%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +128.4%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.027
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 50% 5% 7% 4% 5% 10% 3% 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 20% 16% 0% 19% 9% 7% 22% 12% 6% 4% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Vitamin A +730%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +128.4%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.027

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +45%
Contains more Protein +165%
Contains more Fats +220%
Contains more Other +20%
Equal in Water - 87.59
15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 g
11% 88%
Protein: 1.06 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 10.55 g
Water: 87.59 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Carbs +45%
Contains more Protein +165%
Contains more Fats +220%
Contains more Other +20%
Equal in Water - 87.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -60%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +144.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +126%
10% 38% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
11% 39% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -60%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +144.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +126%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quince Nectarine Opinion
Net carbs 13.4g 8.85g Quince
Protein 0.4g 1.06g Nectarine
Fats 0.1g 0.32g Nectarine
Carbs 15.3g 10.55g Quince
Calories 57kcal 44kcal Quince
Starch 0.07g Nectarine
Fructose 1.37g Nectarine
Sugar 7.89g Quince
Fiber 1.9g 1.7g Quince
Calcium 11mg 6mg Quince
Iron 0.7mg 0.28mg Quince
Magnesium 8mg 9mg Nectarine
Phosphorus 17mg 26mg Nectarine
Potassium 197mg 201mg Nectarine
Sodium 4mg 0mg Nectarine
Zinc 0.04mg 0.17mg Nectarine
Copper 0.13mg 0.086mg Quince
Manganese 0.054mg Nectarine
Selenium 0.6µg 0µg Quince
Vitamin A 40IU 332IU Nectarine
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 17µg Nectarine
Vitamin E 0.77mg Nectarine
Vitamin C 15mg 5.4mg Quince
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.034mg Nectarine
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.027mg Quince
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.125mg Nectarine
Vitamin B5 0.081mg 0.185mg Nectarine
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.025mg Quince
Folate 3µg 5µg Nectarine
Vitamin K 2.2µg Nectarine
Tryptophan 0.005mg Nectarine
Threonine 0.009mg Nectarine
Isoleucine 0.009mg Nectarine
Leucine 0.014mg Nectarine
Lysine 0.016mg Nectarine
Methionine 0.006mg Nectarine
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Nectarine
Valine 0.013mg Nectarine
Histidine 0.008mg Nectarine
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0.025g Quince
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g 0.088g Nectarine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.113g Nectarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Quince Nectarine
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
7%
Quince
10%
Nectarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Quince
9%
Nectarine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quince
Quince is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quince
Quince is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quince
Quince is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nectarine
Nectarine contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Nectarine
Nectarine is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nectarine
Nectarine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Quince - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/nutrients
  2. Nectarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169914/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.