Orange vs. Applesauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are oranges and applesauce different?
- Oranges have more vitamin C, folate, fiber, and vitamin B1 than applesauce.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for oranges is 58% higher.
- Oranges contain 53 times more Vitamin C than applesauce. While oranges contain 53.2mg of Vitamin C, applesauce contains only 1mg.
Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties and Applesauce, canned, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid (includes USDA commodity) are the varieties used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +233.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +144.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +66.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +133.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +180% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +130% |
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 CVitamin C | +5220% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +675.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +234.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +235.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +509.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +122.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +900% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +281.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.94 g
Fats:
0.12 g
Carbs:
11.75 g
Water:
86.75 g
Other:
0.44 g
Protein:
0.17 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
11.27 g
Water:
88.22 g
Other:
0.24 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +452.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +83.3% |
~equal in
Carbs
~11.27g
~equal in
Water
~88.22g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.015 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.025 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.014 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1050% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +78.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -46.7% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 47kcal | 42kcal |
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| Protein | 0.94g | 0.17g |
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| Fats | 0.12g | 0.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 53.2mg | 1mg |
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| Net carbs | 9.35g | 10.17g |
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| Carbs | 11.75g | 11.27g |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 3mg |
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| Calcium | 40mg | 4mg |
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| Potassium | 181mg | 74mg |
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| Iron | 0.1mg | 0.23mg |
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| Sugar | 9.35g | 9.39g |
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| Fiber | 2.4g | 1.1g |
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| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.027mg |
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| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.03mg |
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| Phosphorus | 14mg | 5mg |
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| Sodium | 0mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 225IU | 29IU |
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| Vitamin A | 11µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.16mg |
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| Manganese | 0.025mg | 0.025mg | |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.087mg | 0.026mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.282mg | 0.084mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.041mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.5µg |
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| Folate | 30µg | 3µg |
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| Choline | 8.4mg | 2.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.015g | 0.008g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.023g | 0.002g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.025g | 0.014g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.002mg |
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| Threonine | 0.015mg | 0.006mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.025mg | 0.006mg |
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| Leucine | 0.023mg | 0.01mg |
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| Lysine | 0.047mg | 0.01mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.002mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.031mg | 0.005mg |
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| Valine | 0.04mg | 0.008mg |
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| Histidine | 0.018mg | 0.003mg |
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| Fructose | 5.88g |
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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
22%
3%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
4%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Orange is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.040000000000001g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Orange is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Applesauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Applesauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Applesauce is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)