Orange vs. Pears
Nutrition comparison of Orange and Pears
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
orange
versus
pears
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in orange and pears:
- Both pears and orange are high in dietary fiber.
- Orange has more thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
- Orange is a great source of calcium.
- Orange is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Orange (Oranges, raw, Florida) and Pears (Pears, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pears and orange contain similar amounts of calories - pear has 57 calories per 100 grams and orange has 46 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, orange is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to pears for fat. Orange has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:4 and for pears, 2:96:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Orange | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 96% |
| Fat | 4% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pears and orange contain similar amounts of carbs - pear has 15.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and orange has 11.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both pears and orange are high in dietary fiber. Pear has 29% more dietary fiber than orange - pear has 3.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and orange has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pears and orange contain similar amounts of sugar - pear has 9.8g of sugar per 100 grams and orange has 9.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pears and orange contain similar amounts of protein - pear has 0.36g of protein per 100 grams and orange has 0.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pears and orange are low in saturated fat - pear has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and orange has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Orange is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 947% more Vitamin C than pear - pear has 4.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and orange has 45mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pears and orange contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pear has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and orange has 11ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pears and orange contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pear has 0.12mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and orange has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pears and orange contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pear has 4.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and orange does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Orange has more thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid. Both orange and pears contain significant amounts of riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Orange | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.026 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 0.161 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.25 MG | 0.049 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051 MG | 0.029 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Orange is a great source of calcium and it has 378% more calcium than pear - pear has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and orange has 43mg of calcium.
iron
Pears and orange contain similar amounts of iron - pear has 0.18mg of iron per 100 grams and orange has 0.09mg of iron.
potassium
Orange has 46% more potassium than pear - pear has 116mg of potassium per 100 grams and orange has 169mg 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 pears contain small amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Orange | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 71 UG | 14 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 11 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 129 UG | 44 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, orange has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pear per 100 grams.
| Orange | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.001 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pear has more linoleic acid than orange per 100 grams.
| Orange | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.031 G | 0.093 G |
| Total | 0.031 G | 0.093 G |
Customize your serving size
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.
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FAQ
Does pears or orange contain more calories in 100 grams?Pears and orange contain similar amounts of calories - pear has 57 calories in 100g and orange has 46 calories.
Does pears or orange have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pears and orange contain similar amounts of carbs - pear has 15.2g of carbs for 100g and orange has 11.5g of carbohydrates.