Side-by-Side Comparison

Pomegranate vs Orange

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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Fresh pomegranate cracked open with glistening deep red ruby arils
fruits

Pomegranate

83Calories
1.7Protein
4.0Fiber
10.2Vit 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
-43%
Orange

Orange has fewer calories (energy) (47 kcal vs 83 kcal, 36 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+78%
Pomegranate

Pomegranate provides 1.7 g vs 0.94 g in Orange (+0.73 g, +78%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+67%
Pomegranate

Pomegranate provides 4.0 g vs 2.4 g in Orange (+1.6 g, +67%).

Higher Vitamin C
+422%
Orange

Orange provides 53.2 mg vs 10.2 mg in Pomegranate (+43.0 mg, +422%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Pomegranate100 g edible portion
Orange100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Pomegranate higher
Pomegranate
83 kcal4% DV
Orange
47 kcal2% DV

Pomegranate provides 83 kcal vs 47 kcal in Orange (+36 kcal, +77%).

ProteinPomegranate higher
Pomegranate
1.7 g3% DV
Orange
0.94 g2% DV

Pomegranate provides 1.7 g vs 0.94 g in Orange (+0.73 g, +78%).

CarbohydratesPomegranate higher
Pomegranate
18.7 g7% DV
Orange
11.8 g4% DV

Pomegranate provides 18.7 g vs 11.8 g in Orange (+7.0 g, +59%).

Dietary FiberPomegranate higher
Pomegranate
4.0 g14% DV
Orange
2.4 g9% DV

Pomegranate provides 4.0 g vs 2.4 g in Orange (+1.6 g, +67%).

Total FatPomegranate higher
Pomegranate
1.2 g2% DV
Orange
0.12 g

Pomegranate provides 1.2 g vs 0.12 g in Orange (+1.0 g, +875%).

Total SugarsPomegranate higher
Pomegranate
13.7 g27% DV
Orange
9.4 g19% DV

Pomegranate provides 13.7 g vs 9.4 g in Orange (+4.3 g, +46%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin COrange higher
Pomegranate
10.2 mg11% DV
Orange
53.2 mg59% DV

Orange provides 53.2 mg vs 10.2 mg in Pomegranate (+43.0 mg, +422%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Orange higher
Pomegranate
0 µg
Orange
11 µg1% DV

Orange has higher vitamin a (rae) (11 µg vs 0 µg).

Vitamin DSimilar
Pomegranate
0 µg
Orange
0 µg

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

Vitamin EPomegranate higher
Pomegranate
0.60 mg4% DV
Orange
0.18 mg1% DV

Pomegranate provides 0.60 mg vs 0.18 mg in Orange (+0.42 mg, +233%).

Vitamin KPomegranate higher
Pomegranate
16 µg14% DV
Orange
0 µg

Pomegranate has higher vitamin k (16 µg vs 0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Pomegranate higher
Pomegranate
38 µg10% DV
Orange
30 µg8% DV

Pomegranate provides 38 µg vs 30 µg in Orange (+8.0 µg, +27%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar
Pomegranate
0.07 mg6% DV
Orange
0.09 mg7% DV

Both Pomegranate and Orange provide similar amounts of thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.07 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar
Pomegranate
0.05 mg4% DV
Orange
0.04 mg3% DV

Both Pomegranate and Orange provide similar amounts of riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.05 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Similar
Pomegranate
0.29 mg2% DV
Orange
0.28 mg2% DV

Both Pomegranate and Orange provide similar amounts of niacin (vitamin b3) (0.29 mg).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Pomegranate higher
Pomegranate
0.38 mg8% DV
Orange
0.25 mg5% DV

Pomegranate provides 0.38 mg vs 0.25 mg in Orange (+0.13 mg, +51%).

Vitamin B6Similar
Pomegranate
0.08 mg4% DV
Orange
0.06 mg4% DV

Both Pomegranate and Orange provide similar amounts of vitamin b6 (0.08 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar
Pomegranate
0 µg
Orange
0 µg

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

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumPomegranate higher
Pomegranate
3.0 mg
Orange
0 mg

Pomegranate has higher sodium (3.0 mg vs 0 mg).

PotassiumPomegranate higher
Pomegranate
236 mg5% DV
Orange
181 mg4% DV

Pomegranate provides 236 mg vs 181 mg in Orange (+55.0 mg, +30%).

CalciumOrange higher
Pomegranate
10.0 mg1% DV
Orange
40.0 mg3% DV

Orange provides 40.0 mg vs 10.0 mg in Pomegranate (+30.0 mg, +300%).

IronPomegranate higher
Pomegranate
0.30 mg2% DV
Orange
0.10 mg1% DV

Pomegranate provides 0.30 mg vs 0.10 mg in Orange (+0.20 mg, +200%).

MagnesiumPomegranate higher
Pomegranate
12.0 mg3% DV
Orange
10.0 mg2% DV

Pomegranate provides 12.0 mg vs 10.0 mg in Orange (+2.0 mg, +20%).

PhosphorusPomegranate higher
Pomegranate
36.0 mg3% DV
Orange
14.0 mg1% DV

Pomegranate provides 36.0 mg vs 14.0 mg in Orange (+22.0 mg, +157%).

ZincPomegranate higher
Pomegranate
0.35 mg3% DV
Orange
0.07 mg1% DV

Pomegranate provides 0.35 mg vs 0.07 mg in Orange (+0.28 mg, +400%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatPomegranate higher
Pomegranate
0.12 g1% DV
Orange
0.02 g

Pomegranate provides slightly more saturated fat (0.12 g vs 0.02 g).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Pomegranate leads in 17 categories while Orange leads in 3.Both foods show similar concentrations in 6 nutrients. Overall, Pomegranate has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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