Orange vs. Coca-Cola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between oranges and Coca-Cola
- Oranges are richer than Coca-Cola in vitamin C, fiber, folate, vitamin B1, and potassium.
- Oranges cover your daily vitamin C needs 59% more than Coca-Cola.
- Coca-Cola has a higher glycemic index (63) than oranges (45).
Specific food types used in this comparison are Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties and Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola.
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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 | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +8950% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +4400% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +250% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1150% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +2700% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1242.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +500% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1000% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 53.2mg | 0mg | 59% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 0g | 10% |
| Folate | 30µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.087mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.001mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 2mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 2mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.282mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Protein | 0.94g | 0.07g | 2% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Calories | 47kcal | 37kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 14mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 11.75g | 9.56g | 1% |
| Choline | 8.4mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.025mg | 0.002mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.12g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.35g | 9.56g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 9.35g | 8.97g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.015g | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.023g | 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.025g | 0g | 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
21%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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 Sugar?
Coca-Cola is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coca-Cola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coca-Cola is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)