Both apples and oranges are fruits but apples are usually sweet and oranges are usually citrus.
Comparison chart
 | Apples | Oranges |
|---|---|---|
 |  | |
| Family | Rosaceae | Rutaceae |
| Kingdom | Plantae | Plantae |
| Magnesium | Yes 7 mg | Yes 13 mg |
| Other minerals | Traces of iron, zinc, manganese and copper | Traces of iron, zinc, manganese and copper |
| Calcium | Yes 9.5 mg | Yes 52 mg |
| Iron | In traces | In traces |
| Class | Magnoliopsida | Magnoliopsida |
| Color | Red, Green, or Yellow | Orange |
| Phosphorous | Yes 9.5 mg | Yes 18 mg |
| Division | Magnoliophyta | Magnoliophyta |
| Vitamin C | Yes 9 mg | Yes 70 mg |
| Vitamin E | Yes 0.66 IU | No |
| Potassium | Yes 158mg | Yes 237 mg |
| Fat | 0 g | 0.2 g |
| Dietary fiber | 4 g | 3.1 g |
| Vitamin A | Yes 73 IU | Yes 269 IU |
| Calories | 77 | 62 |
| Genus | Malus | Citrus |
| Carbohydrates | 20 g | 15.4 g |
| Order | Rosales | Sapindales |
| Acidity | Yes pH level is around 3.3 | Yes pH level varies from 2.9-4.0 |
| Folate(imp during pregnancy) | Yes 4 mcg | Yes 40 mcg |
| Species | M. domestica | C. sinensis |
| Pantothenic Acid | No | Yes 0.33 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (thiamine) | No | Yes 0.1mg |
| Varieties | Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith, Red Delicious, Braeburn, Pink Lady, Golden Delicious | Navel orange, Persian orange, Blood orange, Valencia orange, Mandarin orange |
| Selenium | No | Yes 0.65 mg |
| Introduction (from Wikipedia) | The apple is the pomaceous fruit of the apple tree, species Malus domestica in the rose family (Rosaceae). It is one of the most widely cultivated tree fruits, and the most widely known of the many members of genus Malus that are used by humans. | The orange (specifically, the sweet orange) is the fruit of the citrus species Citrus × sinensis in the family Rutaceae.The fruit of the Citrus sinensis is called sweet orange to distinguish it from that of the Citrus aurantium, the bitter orange |
| Subclass | Rosidae | Rosidae |
Nutrition
MacroNutrients
The calories in apples and oranges comes from carbohydrates(18g-22g), of which 50% is from sugar. The fat and protein content is very negligible in both.
Vitamins and Minerals
Oranges are an excellent source of Vitamin C, with nearly 140% of daily intake requirement, whereas apples contain roughly 7%. Oranges also have a greater amt of Vitamin A, 6% as compared to apples at 2%. Potassium is higher in Oranges (300mg) as compared to apples(26mg). Apples have a higher foliage (55mcg) as compared to oranges (23mcg).
Fiber
Both apples and oranges contain soluble and insoluble fiber, which helps regulate the bowel movements, blood suagr levels and lower cholestrol.Apple roughly has 5 g of fiber whereas orange has 3 g.
Health Benefits
Apples are known to have numerous health benefits ranging from preventing Asthma, Alzheimers, Parkinson's disease, certain cancers, gallstones, type2 diabetes and reducing cholesterol, hemorrhoids and help controlling your weight etc. The high soluble fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants help help boost your immune system and fortify your body.
Oranges, due to their excellent source of vitamins, fiber and minerals, also help prevent Asthma, diabetes, Arthritis, certain cancers, kidney stones, high blood pressure and lower cholesterol. Due to it's high acidic content and the presence of antioxidants like Beta-carotene, oranges can protect the skin cells from getting damaged and keep it young and moisturized.
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