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Quince vs. Orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Quince and Orange?

  • Quince is richer in Copper, and Iron, yet Orange is richer in Vitamin C, Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Orange's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 42% higher.
  • Quince has 7 times more Iron than Orange. Quince has 0.7mg of Iron, while Orange has 0.1mg.

We used Quinces, raw and Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties 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.
Quince
Quince
4
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%
Orange
Orange
5
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%
Contains more IronIron +600%
Contains more CopperCopper +188.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +263.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +75%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
~equal in Potassium ~181mg

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
Quince
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 50% 2.4% 0% 0% 5% 6.9% 3.8% 4.9% 9.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Orange
Orange
10
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +254.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +335%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +208.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quince
Quince
1
15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 g
Orange
Orange
4
12% 87%
Protein: 0.94 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 11.75 g
Water: 86.75 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +135%
Contains more FatsFats +20%
~equal in Water ~86.75g
~equal in Other ~0.44g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quince
Quince
3
10% 38% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Orange
Orange
0
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.015 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.025 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +56.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quince Orange Opinion
Calories 57kcal 47kcal Quince
Protein 0.4g 0.94g Orange
Fats 0.1g 0.12g Orange
Vitamin C 15mg 53.2mg Orange
Net carbs 13.4g 9.35g Quince
Carbs 15.3g 11.75g Quince
Magnesium 8mg 10mg Orange
Calcium 11mg 40mg Orange
Potassium 197mg 181mg Quince
Iron 0.7mg 0.1mg Quince
Sugar 9.35g Quince
Fiber 1.9g 2.4g Orange
Copper 0.13mg 0.045mg Quince
Zinc 0.04mg 0.07mg Orange
Phosphorus 17mg 14mg Quince
Sodium 4mg 0mg Orange
Vitamin A 40IU 225IU Orange
Vitamin A 2µg 11µg Orange
Vitamin E 0.18mg Orange
Manganese 0.025mg Orange
Selenium 0.6µg 0.5µg Quince
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.087mg Orange
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.04mg Orange
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.282mg Orange
Vitamin B5 0.081mg 0.25mg Orange
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.06mg Orange
Folate 3µg 30µg Orange
Choline 8.4mg Orange
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0.015g Quince
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g 0.023g Quince
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.025g Quince
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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is better in case of low diet
Quince Orange
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
22%
Orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Quince
7%
Orange

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quince
Quince is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quince
Quince is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quince
Quince is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange
Orange is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange
Orange is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169097/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.