Nutrient Comparison: Florida Oranges VS Orange Peel per 5 oz
Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Florida Oranges versus 5 oz of Orange Peel to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.
Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Florida Oranges vs Orange Peel:
- 5 oz of Raw Orange Peel contain 1.9 times more Vitamin A, 2.3 times more Vitamin B2, 2.3 times more Vitamin B3, 2 times more Vitamin B5, 3.5 times more Vitamin B6, 1.8 times more Vitamin B9 and 3 times more Vitamin C than Raw Florida Oranges.
- Both Florida Oranges and Orange Peel provide similar amounts of Vitamin B1 per five ounces.
- 5 ounces of Florida Oranges have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A
- Both Raw Florida Oranges as well as Raw Orange Peel have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin E in five ounces.
Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Florida Oranges vs Orange Peel:
- 5 ounces of Florida Oranges have 1.2 times more Water than Orange Peel.
- While 5 oz of Raw Orange Peel contain 3.7 times more Calcium, 2.4 times more Copper, 8.9 times more Iron, 2.2 times more Magnesium, 1.8 times more Phosphorus, 1.3 times more Potassium and 3.1 times more Zinc than Raw Florida Oranges.
- 5 ounces of Florida Oranges lack sufficient amounts of Iron, Phosphorus and Zinc
- Both Raw Florida Oranges as well as Raw Orange Peel lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in five ounces.
Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:
- 5 oz of Raw Orange Peel contain 2.1 times more Energy, 2.2 times more Carbohydrate, 4.4 times more Fiber and 2.1 times more Protein than Raw Florida Oranges.
- 5 ounces of Florida Oranges provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Protein
- Both Raw Florida Oranges as well as Raw Orange Peel provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6 in five ounces.