Comparing Nutrients in 14 ounces Pears VS Florida Oranges

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Pears	2%	2%	96%
Florida Oranges	6%	4%	90%

Macro Nutrients

	Pears	Florida Oranges	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	7.8% 226kcal	6.3% 183kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.57% 0.56g	0.86% 0.83g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.27% 0.087g	0.31% 0.099g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0.25% 0.004g	2.73% 0.044g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	2.17% 0.37g	0.72% 0.12g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	46.5% 60.4g	35.2% 46g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	53.4% 38.7g	50% 36.3g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	35% 25.5g	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	% 10.3g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 2.8g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	32.4% 12.3g	25% 9.53g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	2.55% 1.43g	4.96% 2.78g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Pears	Florida Oranges	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0.44% 3.97μg	4.85% 43.7μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	3.97% 0.048mg	33% 0.4mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	7.94% 0.1mg	12.2% 0.16mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	4% 0.64mg	9.92% 1.6mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	3.9% 0.19mg	20% 0.99mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	8.85% 0.12mg	15.6% 0.2mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	6.95% 27.8μg	17% 67.5μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	19% 17mg	198% 179mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	3.18% 0.48mg	4.76% 0.71mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	14.6% 17.5μg	0% 0μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Pears	Florida Oranges	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	3.57% 35.7mg	17% 171mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	36% 0.33mg	17% 0.15mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	0.22% 8.73μg	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	8.93% 0.71mg	4.47% 0.36mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	6.6% 27.8mg	9.45% 39.7mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	8.3% 0.19mg	4.14% 0.095mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	6.8% 47.6mg	6.8% 47.6mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	13.5% 460mg	19.7% 671mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	0.72% 0.4μg	3.6% 2μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.26% 3.97mg	0% 0mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	3.6% 0.4mg	2.9% 0.32mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	9% 333g	9.35% 346g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Pears VS Florida Oranges per 14 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 14 oz of Pears versus 14 oz of Florida Oranges to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 14 ounces of Pears vs Florida Oranges:

• 14 ounces of Pears have more Vitamin K than Florida Oranges.
• While 14 oz of Raw Florida Oranges contain 8.3 times more Vitamin B1, 1.5 times more Vitamin B2, 2.5 times more Vitamin B3, 5.1 times more Vitamin B5, 1.8 times more Vitamin B6, 2.4 times more Vitamin B9 and 10.5 times more Vitamin C than Raw Pears.
• 14 ounces of Pears have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5 and Vitamin B9
• 14 ounces of Florida Oranges have insufficient amounts of Vitamin K
• Both Raw Pears as well as Raw Florida Oranges have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D and Vitamin E in 14 ounces.

Comparing minerals per 14 ounces for Pears vs Florida Oranges:

• 14 ounces of Pears have 2.1 times more Copper, 2 times more Iron and 2 times more Manganese than Florida Oranges.
• While 14 oz of Raw Florida Oranges contain 4.8 times more Calcium, 1.4 times more Magnesium and 1.5 times more Potassium than Raw Pears.
• Both Pears and Florida Oranges contain similar levels of Water per 14 ounces.
• 14 ounces of Pears lack sufficient amounts of Calcium and Magnesium
• 14 ounces of Florida Oranges lack sufficient amounts of Iron and Manganese
• Both Raw Pears as well as Raw Florida Oranges lack sufficient amounts of Phosphorus, Selenium and Zinc in 14 ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 14 ounces:

• 14 ounces of Pears have 1.3 times more Carbohydrate and 1.3 times more Fiber than Florida Oranges.
• Both Pears and Florida Oranges offer comparable quantities of Sugars per 14 ounces.
• Both Raw Pears as well as Raw Florida Oranges provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Omega 3, Omega 6 and Protein in 14 ounces.