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Asian pear vs. Orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Asian pear and Orange

  • Orange is richer than Asian pear in Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, and Folate.
  • Orange covers your daily Vitamin C needs 55% more than Asian pear.
  • Asian pear has 2 times more Fiber than Orange. Asian pear has 3.6g of Fiber, while Orange has 2.4g.
  • Asian pear is lower in Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pears, asian, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 1.2% 11% 0% 17% 0.55% 4.7% 0% 7.8% 0.55%
Orange
Orange
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 12% 16% 3.8% 15% 1.9% 6% 0% 3.3% 2.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +140%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.6%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +250%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +400%
~equal in Copper ~0.045mg
~equal in Sodium ~0mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 13% 0% 2.4% 0% 2.3% 2.3% 4.1% 4.2% 5.1% 0% 11% 6% 2.8%
Orange
Orange
10
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 177% 14% 3.6% 0% 22% 9.2% 5.3% 15% 14% 0% 0% 23% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +172.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +275%
Contains more CholineCholine +64.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 0.5 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 10.65 g
Water: 88.25 g
Other: 0.37 g
Orange
Orange
3
12% 87%
Protein: 0.94 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 11.75 g
Water: 86.75 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more FatsFats +91.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +88%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10.3%
Contains more OtherOther +18.9%
~equal in Water ~86.75g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 42% 47%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.055 g
Orange
Orange
0
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.015 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.025 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -20%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +113%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +120%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Asian pear Orange Opinion
Calories 42kcal 47kcal Orange
Protein 0.5g 0.94g Orange
Fats 0.23g 0.12g Asian pear
Vitamin C 3.8mg 53.2mg Orange
Net carbs 7.05g 9.35g Orange
Carbs 10.65g 11.75g Orange
Magnesium 8mg 10mg Orange
Calcium 4mg 40mg Orange
Potassium 121mg 181mg Orange
Iron 0mg 0.1mg Orange
Sugar 7.05g 9.35g Asian pear
Fiber 3.6g 2.4g Asian pear
Copper 0.05mg 0.045mg Asian pear
Zinc 0.02mg 0.07mg Orange
Phosphorus 11mg 14mg Orange
Vitamin A 0IU 225IU Orange
Vitamin A 0µg 11µg Orange
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.18mg Orange
Manganese 0.06mg 0.025mg Asian pear
Selenium 0.1µg 0.5µg Orange
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.087mg Orange
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.04mg Orange
Vitamin B3 0.219mg 0.282mg Orange
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.25mg Orange
Vitamin B6 0.022mg 0.06mg Orange
Vitamin K 4.5µg 0µg Asian pear
Folate 8µg 30µg Orange
Choline 5.1mg 8.4mg Orange
Saturated Fat 0.012g 0.015g Asian pear
Monounsaturated Fat 0.049g 0.023g Asian pear
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 0.025g Asian pear
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.009mg Orange
Threonine 0.013mg 0.015mg Orange
Isoleucine 0.014mg 0.025mg Orange
Leucine 0.025mg 0.023mg Asian pear
Lysine 0.017mg 0.047mg Orange
Methionine 0.006mg 0.02mg Orange
Phenylalanine 0.013mg 0.031mg Orange
Valine 0.018mg 0.04mg Orange
Histidine 0.005mg 0.018mg Orange

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Asian pear Orange
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
4%
Asian pear
22%
Orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Asian pear
7%
Orange

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Orange
Orange is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange
Orange is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asian pear
Asian pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Asian pear
Asian pear is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asian pear
Asian pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Asian pear
Asian pear is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (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. Asian pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168177/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.