Orange vs Pear – Which is Healthier?

Our Verdict

When comparing orange to pear, we picked the orange.

Why?

In terms of macros, the numbers are too close to call, to the point that having slightly different rain or soil could swing it either way, so we’re calling this round a tie, and let’s simply note that they’re both good sources of fiber.

In the category of vitamins, however, oranges have more of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, C, and E, while pears have more of vitamin K, so that’s an easy win for oranges.

Looking at minerals, oranges have more calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and selenium, while pears have more copper, iron, manganese, and zinc, yielding to oranges a more marginal 5:4 win here.

In other considerations, oranges are higher in polyphenols, especially flavonoids, so that’s another point in oranges’ favor.

Adding up the sections makes for a clear overall win for oranges, but by all means do enjoy either or both, as diversity is good!

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Enjoy!