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Loquat vs. Orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Loquat and Orange

  • Loquat has more Vitamin A, and Manganese, however, Orange has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Orange is 58% higher.
  • Orange has 7 times less Vitamin A than Loquat. Loquat has 76µg of Vitamin A, while Orange has 11µg.

Food types used in this article are Loquats, 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.
Loquat
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 4.8% 23% 11% 13% 1.4% 12% 0.13% 19% 3.3%
Orange
4
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +30%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47%
Contains more IronIron +180%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +92.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +492%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +40%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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.
Loquat
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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 3.3% 92% 0% 0% 4.8% 5.5% 3.4% 0% 23% 0% 0% 11% 0%
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 AVitamin A +579.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5220%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +357.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +56.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +114.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Loquat
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12% 87%
Protein: 0.43 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 12.14 g
Water: 86.73 g
Other: 0.5 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 +66.7%
Contains more OtherOther +13.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +118.6%
~equal in Carbs ~11.75g
~equal in Water ~86.75g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Loquat
1
29% 6% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.091 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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +264%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -62.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +187.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Loquat Orange
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 Loquat Orange Opinion
Calories 47kcal 47kcal
Protein 0.43g 0.94g Orange
Fats 0.2g 0.12g Loquat
Vitamin C 1mg 53.2mg Orange
Net carbs 10.44g 9.35g Loquat
Carbs 12.14g 11.75g Loquat
Magnesium 13mg 10mg Loquat
Calcium 16mg 40mg Orange
Potassium 266mg 181mg Loquat
Iron 0.28mg 0.1mg Loquat
Sugar 9.35g Loquat
Fiber 1.7g 2.4g Orange
Copper 0.04mg 0.045mg Orange
Zinc 0.05mg 0.07mg Orange
Phosphorus 27mg 14mg Loquat
Sodium 1mg 0mg Orange
Vitamin A 1528IU 225IU Loquat
Vitamin A 76µg 11µg Loquat
Vitamin E 0.18mg Orange
Manganese 0.148mg 0.025mg Loquat
Selenium 0.6µg 0.5µg Loquat
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.087mg Orange
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.04mg Orange
Vitamin B3 0.18mg 0.282mg Orange
Vitamin B5 0.25mg Orange
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.06mg Loquat
Folate 14µg 30µg Orange
Choline 8.4mg Orange
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0.015g Orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.023g Orange
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 0.025g Loquat
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.009mg Orange
Threonine 0.015mg 0.015mg
Isoleucine 0.015mg 0.025mg Orange
Leucine 0.026mg 0.023mg Loquat
Lysine 0.023mg 0.047mg Orange
Methionine 0.004mg 0.02mg Orange
Phenylalanine 0.014mg 0.031mg Orange
Valine 0.021mg 0.04mg Orange
Histidine 0.007mg 0.018mg Orange

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Loquat Orange
Low Calories diet Equal
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%
Loquat
22%
Orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Loquat
7%
Orange

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