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Orange vs. Coconut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Orange and Coconut

  • Orange has more Vitamin C, however, Coconut has more Manganese, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Coconut is 148% higher.
  • Coconut has 16 times less Vitamin C than Orange. Orange has 53.2mg of Vitamin C, while Coconut has 3.3mg.
  • Orange is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties and Nuts, coconut meat, 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
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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 23% 4.2% 31% 91% 145% 30% 48% 2.6% 196% 55%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +185.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +220%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96.7%
Contains more IronIron +2330%
Contains more CopperCopper +866.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1471.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +707.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1920%

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
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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%
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 11% 0% 4.8% 0% 17% 4.6% 10% 18% 12% 0% 0.5% 20% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1512.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +44%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.054mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more WaterWater +84.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +254.3%
Contains more FatsFats +27808.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.6%
Contains more OtherOther +118.2%

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
94% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 29.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.366 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +6095.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1364%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Orange Coconut
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange Coconut Opinion
Calories 47kcal 354kcal Coconut
Protein 0.94g 3.33g Coconut
Fats 0.12g 33.49g Coconut
Vitamin C 53.2mg 3.3mg Orange
Net carbs 9.35g 6.23g Orange
Carbs 11.75g 15.23g Coconut
Magnesium 10mg 32mg Coconut
Calcium 40mg 14mg Orange
Potassium 181mg 356mg Coconut
Iron 0.1mg 2.43mg Coconut
Sugar 9.35g 6.23g Coconut
Fiber 2.4g 9g Coconut
Copper 0.045mg 0.435mg Coconut
Zinc 0.07mg 1.1mg Coconut
Phosphorus 14mg 113mg Coconut
Sodium 0mg 20mg Orange
Vitamin A 225IU 0IU Orange
Vitamin A 11µg 0µg Orange
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.24mg Coconut
Manganese 0.025mg 1.5mg Coconut
Selenium 0.5µg 10.1µg Coconut
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.066mg Orange
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.02mg Orange
Vitamin B3 0.282mg 0.54mg Coconut
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.3mg Coconut
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.054mg Orange
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg Coconut
Folate 30µg 26µg Orange
Choline 8.4mg 12.1mg Coconut
Saturated Fat 0.015g 29.698g Orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 1.425g Coconut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.025g 0.366g Coconut
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.039mg Coconut
Threonine 0.015mg 0.121mg Coconut
Isoleucine 0.025mg 0.131mg Coconut
Leucine 0.023mg 0.247mg Coconut
Lysine 0.047mg 0.147mg Coconut
Methionine 0.02mg 0.062mg Coconut
Phenylalanine 0.031mg 0.169mg Coconut
Valine 0.04mg 0.202mg Coconut
Histidine 0.018mg 0.077mg Coconut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Orange Coconut
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
8%
Coconut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Orange
63%
Coconut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange
Orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 29.683g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange
Orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange
Orange is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.12g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut
Coconut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/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.