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Orange vs. Asian pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Orange and Asian pear

  • 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.
  • Orange has 10 times more Calcium than Asian pear. Orange has 40mg of Calcium, while Asian pear has 4mg.
  • Asian pear is lower in Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties and Pears, asian, raw.

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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.
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%
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%
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%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +140%
~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.
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169097/nutrients
  2. Asian pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168177/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.