Side-by-Side Comparison

Pear vs Orange

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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Fresh green Bartlett pear whole and sliced lengthwise on clean background
fruits

Pear

57Calories
0.4Protein
3.1Fiber
4.3Vit C
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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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Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-18%
Orange

Orange has fewer calories (energy) (47 kcal vs 57 kcal, 10 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+161%
Orange

Orange provides 0.94 g vs 0.36 g in Pear (+0.58 g, +161%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+29%
Pear

Pear provides 3.1 g vs 2.4 g in Orange (+0.70 g, +29%).

Higher Vitamin C
+1137%
Orange

Orange provides 53.2 mg vs 4.3 mg in Pear (+48.9 mg, +1137%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Pear100 g edible portion
Orange100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Pear higher
Pear
57 kcal3% DV
Orange
47 kcal2% DV

Pear provides 57 kcal vs 47 kcal in Orange (+10 kcal, +21%).

ProteinOrange higher
Pear
0.36 g1% DV
Orange
0.94 g2% DV

Orange provides 0.94 g vs 0.36 g in Pear (+0.58 g, +161%).

CarbohydratesPear higher
Pear
15.2 g6% DV
Orange
11.8 g4% DV

Pear provides 15.2 g vs 11.8 g in Orange (+3.5 g, +30%).

Dietary FiberPear higher
Pear
3.1 g11% DV
Orange
2.4 g9% DV

Pear provides 3.1 g vs 2.4 g in Orange (+0.70 g, +29%).

Total FatSimilar
Pear
0.14 g
Orange
0.12 g

Both Pear and Orange provide similar amounts of total fat (0.14 g).

Total SugarsPear higher
Pear
9.8 g20% DV
Orange
9.4 g19% DV

Pear provides 9.8 g vs 9.4 g in Orange (+0.40 g, +4%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin COrange higher
Pear
4.3 mg5% DV
Orange
53.2 mg59% DV

Orange provides 53.2 mg vs 4.3 mg in Pear (+48.9 mg, +1137%).

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

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

Vitamin DSimilar
Pear
0 µg
Orange
0 µg

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

Vitamin EOrange higher
Pear
0.12 mg1% DV
Orange
0.18 mg1% DV

Orange provides slightly more vitamin e (0.18 mg vs 0.12 mg).

Vitamin KPear higher
Pear
4.4 µg4% DV
Orange
0 µg

Pear has higher vitamin k (4.4 µg vs 0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Orange higher
Pear
7.0 µg2% DV
Orange
30 µg8% DV

Orange provides 30 µg vs 7.0 µg in Pear (+23 µg, +329%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Orange higher
Pear
0.01 mg1% DV
Orange
0.09 mg7% DV

Orange provides slightly more thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.09 mg vs 0.01 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar
Pear
0.03 mg2% DV
Orange
0.04 mg3% DV

Both Pear and Orange provide similar amounts of riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.03 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Orange higher
Pear
0.16 mg1% DV
Orange
0.28 mg2% DV

Orange provides 0.28 mg vs 0.16 mg in Pear (+0.12 mg, +75%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Orange higher
Pear
0.05 mg1% DV
Orange
0.25 mg5% DV

Orange provides 0.25 mg vs 0.05 mg in Pear (+0.20 mg, +410%).

Vitamin B6Similar
Pear
0.03 mg2% DV
Orange
0.06 mg4% DV

Both Pear and Orange provide similar amounts of vitamin b6 (0.03 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar
Pear
0 µg
Orange
0 µg

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

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumPear higher
Pear
1.0 mg
Orange
0 mg

Pear has higher sodium (1.0 mg vs 0 mg).

PotassiumOrange higher
Pear
116 mg2% DV
Orange
181 mg4% DV

Orange provides 181 mg vs 116 mg in Pear (+65.0 mg, +56%).

CalciumOrange higher
Pear
9.0 mg1% DV
Orange
40.0 mg3% DV

Orange provides 40.0 mg vs 9.0 mg in Pear (+31.0 mg, +344%).

IronPear higher
Pear
0.18 mg1% DV
Orange
0.10 mg1% DV

Pear provides slightly more iron (0.18 mg vs 0.10 mg).

MagnesiumOrange higher
Pear
7.0 mg2% DV
Orange
10.0 mg2% DV

Orange provides 10.0 mg vs 7.0 mg in Pear (+3.0 mg, +43%).

PhosphorusOrange higher
Pear
12.0 mg1% DV
Orange
14.0 mg1% DV

Orange provides 14.0 mg vs 12.0 mg in Pear (+2.0 mg, +17%).

ZincSimilar
Pear
0.10 mg1% DV
Orange
0.07 mg1% DV

Both Pear and Orange provide similar amounts of zinc (0.10 mg).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatSimilar
Pear
0.01 g
Orange
0.02 g

Both Pear and Orange provide similar amounts of saturated fat (0.01 g).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Pear leads in 7 categories while Orange leads in 12.Both foods show similar concentrations in 7 nutrients. Overall, Orange has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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