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Orange vs. Pomegranate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Orange and Pomegranate?

  • Orange is richer in Vitamin C, yet Pomegranate is richer in Vitamin K, Copper, and Fiber.
  • Orange's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 48% higher.
  • Orange has 4 times more Calcium than Pomegranate. Orange has 40mg of Calcium, while Pomegranate has 10mg.
  • Orange contains less Sugar.

We used Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties and Pomegranates, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
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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 8.6% 3% 21% 11% 53% 9.5% 15% 0.39% 16% 2.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.4%
Contains more IronIron +200%
Contains more CopperCopper +251.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +157.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +376%
~equal in Selenium ~0.5µg

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 34% 0% 12% 0% 17% 12% 5.5% 23% 17% 0% 41% 29% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +421.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.293mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~7.6mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
2% 19% 78%
Protein: 1.67 g
Fats: 1.17 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 77.93 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more WaterWater +11.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +77.7%
Contains more FatsFats +875%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59.1%
Contains more OtherOther +20.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
41% 32% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.12 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +304.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +216%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange Pomegranate Opinion
Calories 47kcal 83kcal Pomegranate
Protein 0.94g 1.67g Pomegranate
Fats 0.12g 1.17g Pomegranate
Vitamin C 53.2mg 10.2mg Orange
Net carbs 9.35g 14.7g Pomegranate
Carbs 11.75g 18.7g Pomegranate
Magnesium 10mg 12mg Pomegranate
Calcium 40mg 10mg Orange
Potassium 181mg 236mg Pomegranate
Iron 0.1mg 0.3mg Pomegranate
Sugar 9.35g 13.67g Orange
Fiber 2.4g 4g Pomegranate
Copper 0.045mg 0.158mg Pomegranate
Zinc 0.07mg 0.35mg Pomegranate
Phosphorus 14mg 36mg Pomegranate
Sodium 0mg 3mg Orange
Vitamin A 225IU 0IU Orange
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 0µg Orange
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.6mg Pomegranate
Manganese 0.025mg 0.119mg Pomegranate
Selenium 0.5µg 0.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.067mg Orange
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.053mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B3 0.282mg 0.293mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.377mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.075mg Pomegranate
Vitamin K 0µg 16.4µg Pomegranate
Folate 30µg 38µg Pomegranate
Choline 8.4mg 7.6mg Orange
Saturated Fat 0.015g 0.12g Orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.093g Pomegranate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.025g 0.079g Pomegranate
Tryptophan 0.009mg Orange
Threonine 0.015mg Orange
Isoleucine 0.025mg Orange
Leucine 0.023mg Orange
Lysine 0.047mg Orange
Methionine 0.02mg Orange
Phenylalanine 0.031mg Orange
Valine 0.04mg Orange
Histidine 0.018mg Orange

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Orange Pomegranate
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
15%
Pomegranate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Orange
14%
Pomegranate

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Orange
Orange is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange
Orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange
Orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange
Orange is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Pomegranate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169134/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.