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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 for clementine is 38% higher.
  • Quince contains 5 times more iron than clementine. While quince contains 0.7mg of iron, clementine contains only 0.14mg.
  • Quince has a lower glycemic index (35) than clementine (47).

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.
Quince
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.3% 17% 26% 43% 1.1% 7.3% 0.52% 0% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 9% 16% 5.3% 14% 1.6% 9% 0.13% 3% 0.55%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.3%
Contains more IronIron +400%
Contains more CopperCopper +202.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +500%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +172.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%

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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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 50% 0.67% 0% 0% 5% 6.9% 3.8% 4.9% 9.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
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 163% 0% 4% 0% 22% 6.9% 12% 9.1% 17% 0% 0% 18% 7.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +225.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +330%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +218%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +87.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.03mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quince
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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 CarbsCarbs +27.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +112.5%
Contains more FatsFats +50%
~equal in Water ~86.58g
~equal in Other ~0.4g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin C 15mg 48.8mg 38%
Copper 0.13mg 0.043mg 10%
Iron 0.7mg 0.14mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.086mg 6%
Folate 3µg 24µg 5%
Choline 14mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.075mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.636mg 3%
Fructose 1.64g 2%
Calcium 11mg 30mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.081mg 0.151mg 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 0.1µg 1%
Manganese 0.023mg 1%
Calories 57kcal 47kcal 1%
Protein 0.4g 0.85g 1%
Phosphorus 17mg 21mg 1%
Fiber 1.9g 1.7g 1%
Potassium 197mg 177mg 1%
Carbs 15.3g 12.02g 1%
Fats 0.1g 0.15g 0%
Net carbs 13.4g 10.32g N/A
Magnesium 8mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 9.18g N/A
Zinc 0.04mg 0.06mg 0%
Sodium 4mg 1mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.03mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.01g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.036g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Quince Clementine
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
6%
Quince
20%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Clementine
Clementine contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
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.