Cherry vs. Orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between cherries and oranges
- Cherries have more copper and vitamin A, while oranges have more vitamin C and folate.
- Oranges cover your daily need for vitamin C, 48% more than cherries.
- Cherries contain 6 times more vitamin A than oranges. While cherries contain 64µg of vitamin A, oranges contain only 11µg.
- Cherries have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cherries is 22, while the glycemic index of oranges is 45.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cherries, sour, red, 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +220% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +131.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +348% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +150% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +481.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +41.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +432% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +157.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +190% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +74.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +275% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +37.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +150% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.8% |
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Protein
~0.94g
~equal in
Carbs
~11.75g
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Water
~86.75g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +256.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +260% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 10mg | 53.2mg | 48% |
| Copper | 0.104mg | 0.045mg | 7% |
| Folate | 8µg | 30µg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 64µg | 11µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.087mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.112mg | 0.025mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 3.51g | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.32mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.4g | 3% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 40mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 0.25mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.282mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.044mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Calories | 50kcal | 47kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 0.94g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Carbs | 12.18g | 11.75g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 10.58g | 9.35g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 173mg | 181mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 8.49g | 9.35g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 15mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.068g | 0.015g | 0% |
| Choline | 6.1mg | 8.4mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.082g | 0.023g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.09g | 0.025g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.018mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.053g)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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.