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.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Orange (Oranges, raw, Florida) and Peach (Peaches, yellow, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
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% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
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 |
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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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
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.