Orange vs. Pickles
Nutrition comparison of Orange and Pickles
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
orange
versus
pickles
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in orange and pickles:
- Both pickles and orange are high in calcium.
- Orange has more thiamin and niacin.
- Orange is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Orange is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Pickle has 3.7 times less carbohydrates than orange.
- Pickle has 7.5 times less sugar than orange.
- Pickle has 74% less calories than orange.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Orange (Oranges, raw, Florida) and Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pickle has 74% less calories than orange - pickle has 12 calories per 100 grams and orange has 46 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, orange is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to pickles per calorie. Orange has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:4 and for pickles, 16:65:18 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Orange | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 65% |
| Fat | 4% | 18% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pickle has 3.7 times less carbohydrates than orange - pickle has 2.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and orange has 11.5g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in pickles are made of 52% sugar and 48% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in orange comprise of 79% sugar and 21% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Orange is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 140% more dietary fiber than pickle - pickle has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and orange has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pickle has 7.5 times less sugar than orange - pickle has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and orange has 9.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pickles and orange contain similar amounts of protein - pickle has 0.5g of protein per 100 grams and orange has 0.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pickles and orange are low in saturated fat - pickle has 0.08g 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 18 times more Vitamin C than pickle - pickle has 2.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and orange has 45mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pickles and orange contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pickle has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and orange has 11ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pickles and orange contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pickle has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and orange has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pickle has more Vitamin K than orange - pickle has 17.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and orange does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Orange has more thiamin and niacin. Both orange and pickles contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Orange | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 0.109 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.25 MG | 0.201 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 8 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both pickles and orange are high in calcium. Pickle has 33% more calcium than orange - pickle has 57mg of calcium per 100 grams and orange has 43mg of calcium.
iron
Pickles and orange contain similar amounts of iron - pickle has 0.26mg of iron per 100 grams and orange has 0.09mg of iron.
potassium
Orange has 44% more potassium than pickle - pickle has 117mg 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 pickles contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Orange | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 71 UG | 53 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 11 UG | 13 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 129 UG | 28 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pickle has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than orange per 100 grams.
| Orange | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both orange and pickles contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Orange | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.031 G | 0.052 G |
| Total | 0.031 G | 0.052 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 pickles or orange contain more calories in 100 grams?Pickle has 70% less calories than orange - pickle has 12 calories in 100g and orange has 46 calories.
Does pickles or orange have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pickle has 3.7 times fewer carbohydrates than orange - pickle has 2.4g of carbs for 100g and orange has 11.5g of carbohydrates. the carbs in pickles are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in orange comprise of 80% sugar and 20% dietary fiber.
Does pickles or orange contain more calcium?
Both pickles and orange are high in calcium. Pickle has 30% more calcium than orange - pickle has 57mg of calcium in 100 grams and orange has 43mg of calcium.