Orange vs. Peach

Nutrition comparison of Orange and Peach


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of orange versus peach (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in orange and peach:

  • Orange has more thiamin.
  • Orange is a great source of calcium and dietary fiber.
  • Orange is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of orange and peach is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Orange (Oranges, raw, Florida) and Peach (Peaches, yellow, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Orange and peach contain similar amounts of calories - orange has 46 calories per 100 grams and peach has 42 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, orange is heavier in carbs and similar to peach for protein and fat. Orange has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:4 and for peach, 8:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Orange Peach
Protein 6% 8%
Carbohydrates 91% 87%
Fat 4% 5%
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carbohydrates

Orange and peach contain similar amounts of carbs - orange has 11.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Orange is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 60% more dietary fiber than peach - orange has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and peach has 1.5g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Peach has less sugar than orange - orange has 9.1g of sugar per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

protein

Orange and peach contain similar amounts of protein - orange has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and peach has 0.91g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both orange and peach are low in saturated fat - orange has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Orange is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 998% more Vitamin C than peach - orange has 45mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and peach has 4.1mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Orange and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - orange has 11ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peach has 24ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Orange and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - orange has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Peach and orange contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - peach has 3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and orange does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Orange has more thiamin. Both orange and peach contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Orange Peach
Thiamin 0.1 MG 0.024 MG
Riboflavin 0.04 MG 0.031 MG
Niacin 0.4 MG 0.806 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.25 MG 0.153 MG
Vitamin B6 0.051 MG 0.025 MG
Folate 17 UG 6 UG

Minerals

calcium

Orange is a great source of calcium and it has 975% more calcium than peach - orange has 43mg of calcium per 100 grams and peach has 4mg of calcium.

iron

Orange and peach contain similar amounts of iron - orange has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and peach has 0.34mg of iron.

potassium

Orange has 39% more potassium than peach - orange has 169mg of potassium per 100 grams and peach has 122mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

carotenoids

Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]

For specific types of carotenoids, both orange and peach contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.

Orange Peach
beta-carotene 71 UG 224 UG
alpha-carotene 11 UG ~
lutein + zeaxanthin 129 UG 132 UG



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The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.

Note: The specific food items compared are: Orange (Oranges, raw, Florida) and Peach (Peaches, yellow, raw) .

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FAQ

Does orange or peach contain more calories in 100 grams?
Orange and peach contain similar amounts of calories - orange has 46 calories in 100g and peach has 42 calories.

Does orange or peach have more carbohydrates?
By weight, orange and peach contain similar amounts of carbs - orange has 11.5g of carbs for 100g and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.

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