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Orange vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Orange and Minestrone

  • Orange is richer in Vitamin C, Fiber, and Vitamin B1, while Minestrone is higher in Manganese.
  • Orange covers your daily Vitamin C needs 59% more than Minestrone.
  • Orange has 6 times more Fiber than Minestrone. Orange has 2.4g of Fiber, while Minestrone has 0.4g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water.

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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 Calcium +185.7%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Potassium +39.2%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Iron +280%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.3%
Contains more Zinc +342.9%
Contains more Copper +13.3%
Contains more Manganese +508%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 4% 8% 6% 16% 0% 2% 15% 4% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 15% 3% 10% 12% 34% 9% 17% 20% 0%
Contains more Calcium +185.7%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Potassium +39.2%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Iron +280%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.3%
Contains more Zinc +342.9%
Contains more Copper +13.3%
Contains more Manganese +508%

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
9
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Contains more Vitamin C +10540%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +295.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +331.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 4% 0% 178% 22% 10% 6% 15% 14% 23% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 59% 0% 0% 2% 6% 5% 8% 9% 10% 12% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +10540%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +295.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +331.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +152.1%
Contains more Protein +88.3%
Contains more Fats +766.7%
Contains more Other +172.7%
Equal in Water - 91.33
12% 87%
Protein: 0.94 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 11.75 g
Water: 86.75 g
Other: 0.44 g
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Carbs +152.1%
Contains more Protein +88.3%
Contains more Fats +766.7%
Contains more Other +172.7%
Equal in Water - 91.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1160.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1740%
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.015 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.025 g
23% 30% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1160.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1740%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange Minestrone Opinion
Net carbs 9.35g 4.26g Orange
Protein 0.94g 1.77g Minestrone
Fats 0.12g 1.04g Minestrone
Carbs 11.75g 4.66g Orange
Calories 47kcal 34kcal Orange
Sugar 9.35g Minestrone
Fiber 2.4g 0.4g Orange
Calcium 40mg 14mg Orange
Iron 0.1mg 0.38mg Minestrone
Magnesium 10mg 3mg Orange
Phosphorus 14mg 23mg Minestrone
Potassium 181mg 130mg Orange
Sodium 0mg 254mg Orange
Zinc 0.07mg 0.31mg Minestrone
Copper 0.045mg 0.051mg Minestrone
Manganese 0.025mg 0.152mg Minestrone
Selenium 0.5µg Orange
Vitamin A 225IU 970IU Minestrone
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 49µg Minestrone
Vitamin E 0.18mg Orange
Vitamin C 53.2mg 0.5mg Orange
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.022mg Orange
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.018mg Orange
Vitamin B3 0.282mg 0.391mg Minestrone
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.14mg Orange
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.041mg Orange
Folate 30µg 15µg Orange
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.013mg Minestrone
Threonine 0.015mg 0.043mg Minestrone
Isoleucine 0.025mg 0.054mg Minestrone
Leucine 0.023mg 0.098mg Minestrone
Lysine 0.047mg 0.076mg Minestrone
Methionine 0.02mg 0.018mg Orange
Phenylalanine 0.031mg 0.064mg Minestrone
Valine 0.04mg 0.074mg Minestrone
Histidine 0.018mg 0.03mg Minestrone
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Orange
Saturated Fat 0.015g 0.23g Orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.29g Minestrone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.025g 0.46g Minestrone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Orange Minestrone
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
24%
Orange
9%
Minestrone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Orange
12%
Minestrone

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 254mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Orange
Orange is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange
Orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.215g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange
Orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange
Orange is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.35g)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.