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Blueberry vs. Orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Blueberry and Orange

  • Blueberry is richer in Vitamin K, and Manganese, while Orange is higher in Vitamin C, and Folate.
  • Orange covers your daily Vitamin C needs 48% more than Blueberry.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Blueberries, 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 4.3% 1.8% 6.8% 11% 19% 4.4% 5.1% 0.13% 44% 0.55%
Orange
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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 IronIron +180%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +128.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1244%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +566.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +135.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +400%

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 32% 3.2% 11% 0% 9.3% 9.5% 7.8% 7.4% 12% 0% 48% 4.5% 3.3%
Orange
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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 EVitamin E +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +448.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +135.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +101.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +40%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.04mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 84%
Protein: 0.74 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 14.49 g
Water: 84.21 g
Other: 0.23 g
Orange
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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 +175%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +27%
Contains more OtherOther +91.3%
~equal in Water ~86.75g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 21% 66%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.146 g
Orange
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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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +104.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +484%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -46.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blueberry Orange Opinion
Calories 57kcal 47kcal Blueberry
Protein 0.74g 0.94g Orange
Fats 0.33g 0.12g Blueberry
Vitamin C 9.7mg 53.2mg Orange
Net carbs 12.09g 9.35g Blueberry
Carbs 14.49g 11.75g Blueberry
Magnesium 6mg 10mg Orange
Calcium 6mg 40mg Orange
Potassium 77mg 181mg Orange
Iron 0.28mg 0.1mg Blueberry
Sugar 9.96g 9.35g Orange
Fiber 2.4g 2.4g
Copper 0.057mg 0.045mg Blueberry
Zinc 0.16mg 0.07mg Blueberry
Starch 0.03g Blueberry
Phosphorus 12mg 14mg Orange
Sodium 1mg 0mg Orange
Vitamin A 54IU 225IU Orange
Vitamin A 3µg 11µg Orange
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.18mg Blueberry
Manganese 0.336mg 0.025mg Blueberry
Selenium 0.1µg 0.5µg Orange
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.087mg Orange
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.04mg Blueberry
Vitamin B3 0.418mg 0.282mg Blueberry
Vitamin B5 0.124mg 0.25mg Orange
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.06mg Orange
Vitamin K 19.3µg 0µg Blueberry
Folate 6µg 30µg Orange
Choline 6mg 8.4mg Orange
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.015g Orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.047g 0.023g Blueberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.146g 0.025g Blueberry
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.009mg Orange
Threonine 0.02mg 0.015mg Blueberry
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0.025mg Orange
Leucine 0.044mg 0.023mg Blueberry
Lysine 0.013mg 0.047mg Orange
Methionine 0.012mg 0.02mg Orange
Phenylalanine 0.026mg 0.031mg Orange
Valine 0.031mg 0.04mg Orange
Histidine 0.011mg 0.018mg Orange
Fructose 4.97g Blueberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blueberry 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
11%
Blueberry
22%
Orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Blueberry
7%
Orange

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Orange
Orange is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.61g)
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 - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange
Orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Blueberry
Blueberry is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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.
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. Blueberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171711/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.