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Quince vs. Clementine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Quince and Clementine different?

  • Quince is higher in Copper, and Iron, however, Clementine is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Clementine is 38% higher.
  • Quince contains 5 times more Iron than Clementine. While Quince contains 0.7mg of Iron, Clementine contains only 0.14mg.

Quinces, raw and Clementines, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Iron +400%
Contains more Potassium +11.3%
Contains more Copper +202.3%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Calcium +172.7%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.5%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 27% 6% 8% 18% 1% 2% 44% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 6% 8% 9% 16% 1% 2% 15% 3% 1%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Potassium +11.3%
Contains more Copper +202.3%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Calcium +172.7%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.5%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +50%

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.
Quince
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Contains more Vitamin C +225.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +330%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +218%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.5%
Contains more Folate +700%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.03
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 50% 5% 7% 4% 5% 10% 3% 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 0% 4% 0% 163% 22% 7% 12% 10% 18% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +225.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +330%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +218%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.5%
Contains more Folate +700%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.03

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +27.3%
Contains more Protein +112.5%
Contains more Fats +50%
Equal in Water - 86.58
Equal in Other - 0.4
15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 g
12% 87%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 12.02 g
Water: 86.58 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Carbs +27.3%
Contains more Protein +112.5%
Contains more Fats +50%
Equal in Water - 86.58
Equal in Other - 0.4

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quince Clementine Opinion
Net carbs 13.4g 10.32g Quince
Protein 0.4g 0.85g Clementine
Fats 0.1g 0.15g Clementine
Carbs 15.3g 12.02g Quince
Calories 57kcal 47kcal Quince
Fructose 1.64g Clementine
Sugar 9.18g Quince
Fiber 1.9g 1.7g Quince
Calcium 11mg 30mg Clementine
Iron 0.7mg 0.14mg Quince
Magnesium 8mg 10mg Clementine
Phosphorus 17mg 21mg Clementine
Potassium 197mg 177mg Quince
Sodium 4mg 1mg Clementine
Zinc 0.04mg 0.06mg Clementine
Copper 0.13mg 0.043mg Quince
Manganese 0.023mg Clementine
Selenium 0.6µg 0.1µg Quince
Vitamin A 40IU Quince
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Quince
Vitamin E 0.2mg Clementine
Vitamin C 15mg 48.8mg Clementine
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.086mg Clementine
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.03mg
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.636mg Clementine
Vitamin B5 0.081mg 0.151mg Clementine
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.075mg Clementine
Folate 3µg 24µg Clementine
Saturated Fat 0.01g Clementine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g Quince
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g Quince

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Quince Clementine
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
7%
Quince
21%
Clementine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Quince
7%
Clementine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quince
Quince is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quince
Quince is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Clementine
Clementine contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clementine
Clementine is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clementine
Clementine is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Quince - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/nutrients
  2. Clementine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168195/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.