| Criterion | Organic Food | Conventional Food |
| Antioxidants’ availability | High (20% - 40% more than conventional food) | Low |
| Phenolics and flavonoids concentration | High | Low |
| Beta-carotene levels | Low | High |
| Concentration of vitamin C, iron, magnesium, and phosphorous | High | Low |
| Level of heavy metals | Low | High |