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Orange vs. Loquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Orange and Loquat

  • Orange has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B1, however, Loquat has more Vitamin A, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Orange is 58% higher.
  • Loquat has 5 times less Vitamin B1 than Orange. Orange has 0.087mg of Vitamin B1, while Loquat has 0.019mg.

Food types used in this article are Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties and Loquats, 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
Orange
4
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%
Loquat
Loquat
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 4.8% 23% 11% 13% 1.4% 12% 0.13% 19% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +40%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47%
Contains more IronIron +180%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +92.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +492%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20%

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
Orange
8
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%
Loquat
Loquat
2
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 3.3% 92% 0% 0% 4.8% 5.5% 3.4% 0% 23% 0% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5220%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +357.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +114.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +579.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Orange
Orange
2
12% 87%
Protein: 0.94 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 11.75 g
Water: 86.75 g
Other: 0.44 g
Loquat
Loquat
3
12% 87%
Protein: 0.43 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 12.14 g
Water: 86.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +118.6%
Contains more FatsFats +66.7%
Contains more OtherOther +13.6%
~equal in Carbs ~12.14g
~equal in Water ~86.73g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Orange
Orange
2
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.015 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.025 g
Loquat
Loquat
1
29% 6% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.091 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -62.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +187.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +264%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange Loquat Opinion
Calories 47kcal 47kcal
Protein 0.94g 0.43g Orange
Fats 0.12g 0.2g Loquat
Vitamin C 53.2mg 1mg Orange
Net carbs 9.35g 10.44g Loquat
Carbs 11.75g 12.14g Loquat
Magnesium 10mg 13mg Loquat
Calcium 40mg 16mg Orange
Potassium 181mg 266mg Loquat
Iron 0.1mg 0.28mg Loquat
Sugar 9.35g Loquat
Fiber 2.4g 1.7g Orange
Copper 0.045mg 0.04mg Orange
Zinc 0.07mg 0.05mg Orange
Phosphorus 14mg 27mg Loquat
Sodium 0mg 1mg Orange
Vitamin A 225IU 1528IU Loquat
Vitamin A 11µg 76µg Loquat
Vitamin E 0.18mg Orange
Manganese 0.025mg 0.148mg Loquat
Selenium 0.5µg 0.6µg Loquat
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.019mg Orange
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.024mg Orange
Vitamin B3 0.282mg 0.18mg Orange
Vitamin B5 0.25mg Orange
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.1mg Loquat
Folate 30µg 14µg Orange
Choline 8.4mg Orange
Saturated Fat 0.015g 0.04g Orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.008g Orange
Polyunsaturated fat 0.025g 0.091g Loquat
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.005mg Orange
Threonine 0.015mg 0.015mg
Isoleucine 0.025mg 0.015mg Orange
Leucine 0.023mg 0.026mg Loquat
Lysine 0.047mg 0.023mg Orange
Methionine 0.02mg 0.004mg Orange
Phenylalanine 0.031mg 0.014mg Orange
Valine 0.04mg 0.021mg Orange
Histidine 0.018mg 0.007mg Orange

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Orange Loquat
Low Calories diet Equal
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
11%
Loquat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Orange
10%
Loquat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange
Orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange
Orange is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Loquat
Loquat is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Loquat
Loquat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (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. Loquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169908/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.