Orange vs. Pork
Nutrition comparison of Orange and Cooked Pork
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
orange
versus
cooked
pork
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in orange and pork:
- Orange is a great source of calcium and dietary fiber.
- Orange is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Pork has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Pork is an excellent source of potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Orange (Oranges, raw, Florida) and Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pork is high in calories and orange has 85% less calories than pork - pork has 297 calories per 100 grams and orange has 46 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, orange is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to pork per calorie. Orange has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:4 and for pork, 36:0:65 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Orange | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | ~ |
| Fat | 4% | 65% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pork has less carbohydrates than orange - orange has 11.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Orange is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than pork - orange has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Pork has less sugar than orange - orange has 9.1g of sugar per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Pork is an excellent source of protein and it has 35 times more protein than orange - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and orange has 0.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pork is high in saturated fat and orange has 100% less saturated fat than pork - pork has 7.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and orange has 0.03g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Orange has less cholesterol than pork - pork has 94mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and orange does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Orange is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 63 times more Vitamin C than pork - pork has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and orange has 45mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pork and orange contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pork has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and orange has 11ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Pork has more Vitamin D than orange - pork has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and orange does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pork and orange contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pork has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and orange has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Pork has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both orange and pork contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and folate.
| Orange | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.706 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.22 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 4.206 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.25 MG | 0.52 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051 MG | 0.391 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 6 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.54 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Orange is a great source of calcium and it has 95% more calcium than pork - pork has 22mg of calcium per 100 grams and orange has 43mg of calcium.
iron
Pork has 13 times more iron than orange - pork has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and orange has 0.09mg of iron.
potassium
Pork is an excellent source of potassium and it has 114% more potassium than orange - pork has 362mg of potassium per 100 grams and orange has 169mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pork has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than orange per 100 grams.
| Orange | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pork has more linoleic acid than orange per 100 grams.
| Orange | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.031 G | 1.64 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.031 G | 1.72 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 pork or orange contain more calories in 100 grams?Pork is high in calories and orange has 90% less calories than pork - pork has 297 calories in 100g and orange has 46 calories.
Is pork or orange better for protein?
Pork is a fantastic source of protein and it has 35 times more protein than orange - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and orange has 0.7g of protein.
Does orange or pork have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pork has fewer carbohydrates than orange - orange has 11.5g of carbs for 100g and pork has no carbs..
Does pork or orange contain more potassium?
Pork is a rich source of potassium and it has 110% more potassium than orange - pork has 362mg of potassium in 100 grams and orange has 169mg of potassium.