Orange peel vs Acerola juice
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Orange peel, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Orange peel 97
Acerola juice 23
Protein (g)
Orange peel 1.50
Acerola juice 0.400
Carbs (g)
Orange peel 25.0
Acerola juice 4.80
Fat (g)
Orange peel 0.200
Acerola juice 0.300
Fiber (g)
Orange peel 10.6
Acerola juice 0.300
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Orange peel, raw — 1.50g vs 0.400g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Acerola juice, raw — 23 vs 97 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Orange peel, raw scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Orange peel | Acerola juice | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 97 kcal | 23 kcal | +322% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 72.5 g | 94.3 g | -23% |
| Protein | 1.50 g | 0.400 g | +275% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.200 g | 0.300 g | -33% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 25.0 g | 4.80 g | +421% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 10.6 g | 0.300 g | +3433% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.024 g | 0.068 g | -65% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.036 g | 0.082 g | -56% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 136 mg | 1600 mg | -91% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.120 mg | 0.020 mg | +500% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.090 mg | 0.060 mg | +50% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.900 mg | 0.400 mg | +125% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.490 mg | 0.205 mg | +139% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.176 mg | 0.004 mg | +4300% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 30.0 ug | 14.0 ug | +114% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 21.0 ug | 25.0 ug | -16% |
| Carotene, beta | — | 305 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.250 mg | 0.180 mg | +39% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 161 mg | 10.0 mg | +1510% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.800 mg | 0.500 mg | +60% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 22.0 mg | 12.0 mg | +83% |
| Phosphorus, P | 21.0 mg | 9.00 mg | +133% |
| Potassium, K | 212 mg | 97.0 mg | +119% |
| Sodium, Na | 3.00 mg | 3.00 mg | = |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.250 mg | 0.100 mg | +150% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.092 mg | 0.086 mg | +7% |
| Selenium, Se | 1.00 ug | 0.100 ug | +900% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 405 kj | 96.0 kj | +322% |
| Ash | 0.800 g | 0.200 g | +300% |
| Total Sugars | — | 4.50 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 30.0 ug | 14.0 ug | +114% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 30.0 ug | 14.0 ug | +114% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 420 IU | 509 IU | -17% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 17.0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 1.40 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.001 g | 0.002 g | -50% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.021 g | 0.048 g | -56% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.001 g | 0.016 g | -94% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.005 g | 0.001 g | +400% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.032 g | 0.081 g | -60% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.040 g | 0.090 g | -56% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.029 g | 0.046 g | -37% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.011 g | 0.044 g | -75% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Phytosterols | 34.0 mg | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | — | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 0 mg | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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