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Raisin vs. Quince — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between raisins and quince

  • Raisins are richer in copper, potassium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, fiber, vitamin B1, and magnesium, yet quince is richer in vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for raisins is 21% higher.
  • Raisins contain 6 times more phosphorus than quince. Raisins contain 101mg of phosphorus, while quince contains 17mg.
  • Quince has a lower glycemic index than raisins.

Food types used in this article are Raisins, seedless and Quinces, raw.

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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.
Raisin
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 15% 66% 71% 106% 6% 43% 1.4% 39% 3.3%
Quince
1
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +354.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +280.2%
Contains more IronIron +168.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +144.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +450%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +494.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.6%
~equal in Selenium ~0.6µg

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.
Raisin
9
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 7.7% 0% 2.4% 0% 27% 29% 14% 5.7% 40% 0% 8.8% 3.8% 6.1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +430%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +283%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +335%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +552.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Raisin
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3% 79% 15% 2%
Protein: 3.07 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 79.18 g
Water: 15.43 g
Other: 1.86 g
Quince
1
15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +667.5%
Contains more FatsFats +360%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +417.5%
Contains more OtherOther +365%
Contains more WaterWater +443.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Raisin
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40% 35% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.058 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.037 g
Quince
2
10% 38% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +41.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +35.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Raisin Quince
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Raisin Quince DV% diff.
Fructose 29.68g 37%
Copper 0.318mg 0.13mg 21%
Carbs 79.18g 15.3g 21%
Potassium 749mg 197mg 16%
Iron 1.88mg 0.7mg 15%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 15mg 14%
Manganese 0.299mg 13%
Calories 299kcal 57kcal 12%
Phosphorus 101mg 17mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.04mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.03mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.106mg 0.02mg 7%
Fiber 3.7g 1.9g 7%
Magnesium 32mg 8mg 6%
Protein 3.07g 0.4g 5%
Vitamin B3 0.766mg 0.2mg 4%
Calcium 50mg 11mg 4%
Vitamin K 3.5µg 3%
Choline 11.1mg 2%
Zinc 0.22mg 0.04mg 2%
Fats 0.46g 0.1g 1%
Folate 5µg 3µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Starch 2.7g 1%
Net carbs 75.48g 13.4g N/A
Sugar 59.19g N/A
Sodium 11mg 4mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.095mg 0.081mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.058g 0.01g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.051g 0.036g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.037g 0.05g 0%
Tryptophan 0.05mg 0%
Threonine 0.077mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.057mg 0%
Leucine 0.096mg 0%
Lysine 0.084mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0%
Valine 0.083mg 0%
Histidine 0.072mg 0%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Raisin Quince
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
11%
Raisin
6%
Quince
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Raisin
11%
Quince

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Raisin
Raisin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Raisin
Raisin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quince
Quince is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quince
Quince contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quince
Quince is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.048g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quince
Quince is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Quince
Quince is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Raisin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168165/nutrients
  2. Quince - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/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.