Orange vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between oranges and ice cream
- Oranges have more vitamin C, fiber, and folate; however, ice cream is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B5.
- Oranges cover your daily vitamin C needs 58% more than ice cream.
- Ice cream contains 6 times less folate than oranges. Oranges contain 30µg of folate, while ice cream contains 5µg.
- Oranges have less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of ice cream is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties and Ice creams, vanilla.
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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 CopperCopper | +95.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +212.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +220% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +885.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +650% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +260% |
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 | +8766.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +112.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +143.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +972.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +132.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +209.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +42.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +272.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +9066.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +100.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +104.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12808.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1708% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 53.2mg | 0.6mg | 58% |
| Saturated fat | 0.015g | 6.79g | 31% |
| Fats | 0.12g | 11g | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.39µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.24mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 44mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 14mg | 105mg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 118µg | 12% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 128mg | 9% |
| Calories | 47kcal | 207kcal | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.023g | 2.969g | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 0.7g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.581mg | 7% |
| Folate | 30µg | 5µg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.69mg | 6% |
| Protein | 0.94g | 3.5g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.087mg | 0.041mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 11.75g | 23.6g | 4% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 80mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.025g | 0.452g | 3% |
| Choline | 8.4mg | 26mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 1.8µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.023mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.025mg | 0.008mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 199mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 8IU | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.048mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.282mg | 0.116mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.35g | 22.9g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 9.35g | 21.22g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.015mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.025mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.023mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.047mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.031mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.04mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.018mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
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
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18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Orange is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Orange is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.775g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
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.