Side-by-Side Comparison

Orange vs Quinoa (Cooked)

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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Clean fresh navel orange whole and sliced revealing bright juicy citrus segments
fruits

Orange

47Calories
0.9Protein
2.4Fiber
53.2Vit C
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Fluffy cooked quinoa showing tiny light spiraled germ rings
grains

Quinoa (Cooked)

120Calories
4.4Protein
2.8Fiber
0.0Vit C
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Preparation State Notice

Comparing Orange (raw) with Quinoa (Cooked) (cooked). Moisture variations and cooking state affect nutrient concentrations.

Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-61%
Orange

Orange has fewer calories (energy) (47 kcal vs 120 kcal, 73 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+368%
Quinoa (Cooked)

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 4.4 g vs 0.94 g in Orange (+3.5 g, +368%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+17%
Quinoa (Cooked)

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 2.8 g vs 2.4 g in Orange (+0.40 g, +17%).

Higher Vitamin C
Orange

Orange provides 53.2 mg vs 0 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+53.2 mg).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Orange100 g edible portion
Quinoa (Cooked)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Orange
47 kcal2% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
120 kcal6% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 120 kcal vs 47 kcal in Orange (+73 kcal, +155%).

ProteinQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Orange
0.94 g2% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
4.4 g9% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 4.4 g vs 0.94 g in Orange (+3.5 g, +368%).

CarbohydratesQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Orange
11.8 g4% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
21.3 g8% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 21.3 g vs 11.8 g in Orange (+9.6 g, +81%).

Dietary FiberQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Orange
2.4 g9% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
2.8 g10% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 2.8 g vs 2.4 g in Orange (+0.40 g, +17%).

Total FatQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Orange
0.12 g
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.9 g2% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 1.9 g vs 0.12 g in Orange (+1.8 g, +1500%).

Total SugarsOrange higher
Orange
9.4 g19% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.87 g2% DV

Orange provides 9.4 g vs 0.87 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+8.5 g, +975%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin COrange higher
Orange
53.2 mg59% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 mg

Orange has higher vitamin c (53.2 mg vs 0 mg).

Vitamin A (RAE)Orange higher
Orange
11 µg1% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.0 µg

Orange provides 11 µg vs 1.0 µg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+10 µg, +1000%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Orange
0 µg
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg

Both Orange and Quinoa (Cooked) provide similar amounts of vitamin d (0 µg).

Vitamin EQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Orange
0.18 mg1% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.63 mg4% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 0.63 mg vs 0.18 mg in Orange (+0.45 mg, +250%).

Vitamin KSimilar
Orange
0 µg
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg

Both Orange and Quinoa (Cooked) provide similar amounts of vitamin k (0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Orange
30 µg8% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
42 µg11% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 42 µg vs 30 µg in Orange (+12 µg, +40%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar
Orange
0.09 mg7% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.11 mg9% DV

Both Orange and Quinoa (Cooked) provide similar amounts of thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.09 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Orange
0.04 mg3% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.11 mg8% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides slightly more riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.11 mg vs 0.04 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Orange
0.28 mg2% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.41 mg3% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 0.41 mg vs 0.28 mg in Orange (+0.13 mg, +46%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Similar
Orange
0.25 mg5% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.23 mg5% DV

Both Orange and Quinoa (Cooked) provide similar amounts of pantothenic acid (b5) (0.25 mg).

Vitamin B6Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Orange
0.06 mg4% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.12 mg7% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides slightly more vitamin b6 (0.12 mg vs 0.06 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar
Orange
0 µg
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg

Both Orange and Quinoa (Cooked) provide similar amounts of vitamin b12 (0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Orange
0 mg
Quinoa (Cooked)
7.0 mg

Quinoa (Cooked) has higher sodium (7.0 mg vs 0 mg).

PotassiumOrange higher
Orange
181 mg4% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
172 mg4% DV

Orange provides 181 mg vs 172 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+9.0 mg, +5%).

CalciumOrange higher
Orange
40.0 mg3% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
17.0 mg1% DV

Orange provides 40.0 mg vs 17.0 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+23.0 mg, +135%).

IronQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Orange
0.10 mg1% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.5 mg8% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 1.5 mg vs 0.10 mg in Orange (+1.4 mg, +1390%).

MagnesiumQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Orange
10.0 mg2% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
64.0 mg15% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 64.0 mg vs 10.0 mg in Orange (+54.0 mg, +540%).

PhosphorusQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Orange
14.0 mg1% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
152 mg12% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 152 mg vs 14.0 mg in Orange (+138 mg, +986%).

ZincQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Orange
0.07 mg1% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.1 mg10% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 1.1 mg vs 0.07 mg in Orange (+1.0 mg, +1457%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Orange
0.02 g
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.23 g1% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 0.23 g vs 0.02 g in Orange (+0.22 g, +1433%).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Orange leads in 5 categories while Quinoa (Cooked) leads in 16.Both foods show similar concentrations in 5 nutrients. Overall, Quinoa (Cooked) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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