Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Valencia Oranges VS Blanched Almonds

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Valencia Oranges	8%	5%	87%
Blanched Almonds	14%	75%	11%

Macro Nutrients

	Valencia Oranges	Blanched Almonds	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	2.4% 69.5kcal	29% 836kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.44% 0.43g	76.7% 74.4g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.16% 0.05g	17.5% 5.6g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	1.4% 0.023g	0.35% 0.006g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.37% 0.062g	103% 17.5g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	13% 17g	20.4% 26.5g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	9.05% 6.56g	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	NA	0% 0g	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	NA	% 0.043g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 6.32g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	9.33% 3.54g	37% 14g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	2.63% 1.47g	54% 30.3g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Valencia Oranges	Blanched Almonds	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	1.9% 17μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	10.3% 0.12mg	22.6% 0.27mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	4.36% 0.057mg	77.5% 1mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	2.43% 0.39mg	31% 4.96mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	7.1% 0.35mg	8.9% 0.45mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	6.87% 0.089mg	12.5% 0.16mg	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	14% 55.3μg	17.4% 69.5μg	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	76.4% 68.7mg	0% 0mg	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	NA	224% 33.7mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	0% 0μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Valencia Oranges	Blanched Almonds	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	5.67% 56.7mg	33.5% 335mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	5.83% 0.052mg	162% 1.46mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	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	1.6% 0.13mg	58% 4.65mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	3.37% 14mg	90% 380mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	1.4% 0.033mg	113% 2.6mg	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	3.44% 24mg	97% 682mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	7.46% 254mg	27.5% 934mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	NA	8.25% 4.54μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0% 0mg	1.8% 27mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	0.77% 0.085mg	38.3% 4.2mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.3% 122g	0.17% 6.4g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Valencia Oranges vs Blanched Almonds:

• Raw Valencia Oranges have more Vitamin A and more Vitamin C than Blanched Almonds.
• While Blanched Almonds contain 2.2 times more Vitamin B1, 17.8 times more Vitamin B2, 12.8 times more Vitamin B3, 1.3 times more Vitamin B5, 1.8 times more Vitamin B6 and 1.3 times more Vitamin B9 than Raw Valencia Oranges.
• Both Raw Valencia Oranges as well as Blanched Almonds have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in 5 oz.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Valencia Oranges vs Blanched Almonds:

• Raw Valencia Oranges have 19.1 times more Water than Blanched Almonds.
• While Blanched Almonds contain 5.9 times more Calcium, 27.8 times more Copper, 36.4 times more Iron, 26.8 times more Magnesium, 79.8 times more Manganese, 28.3 times more Phosphorus, 3.7 times more Potassium, more Sodium and 49.5 times more Zinc than Raw Valencia Oranges.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• Raw Valencia Oranges have 4 times more Omega 3 than Blanched Almonds.
• While Blanched Almonds contain 12 times more Energy, 175.1 times more Fat, 112.9 times more Saturated Fat, 281 times more Omega 6, 1.6 times more Carbohydrate, 4 times more Fiber and 20.6 times more Protein than Raw Valencia Oranges.
• Both Raw Valencia Oranges as well as Blanched Almonds have insufficient amounts of Cholesterol, Glucose and Sucrose in 5 oz.