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Apple vs Orange

Per 100g, Apple has 13.7g carbs and Orange has 11.5g (GI 36 vs 43). Orange is the better-quality carb for steadier energy with 1.2g less sugar.

Apple
20.6g net
per 1 medium (182g)
vs
Winner
Orange
11.9g net
per 1 medium (131g)
Orange is the better-quality carb

Side by side

per 100g
MetricAppleOrange
Calories
52.247.3
Total carbs
13.7g11.5g
Net carbs
11.3g9.1g
Fiber
Higher wins
2.4g2.4g
Sugar
Lower wins
10.4g9.2g
Protein
Higher wins
0.3g0.9g
Glycemic index
Lower wins
3643
Glycemic load
Lower wins
4.13.9

Highlighted cell wins each row for carb quality. Values normalised per 100g from USDA reference data.

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