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Asian pear vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Asian pear and Apple

    These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pears, asian, raw and Apples, raw, with skin.

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    Mineral Comparison

    Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
    Asian pear
    Asian pear
    6
    :
    3
    Apple
    Apple
    Contains more Magnesium +60%
    Contains more Potassium +13.1%
    Contains less Sodium -100%
    Contains more Copper +85.2%
    Contains more Manganese +71.4%
    Contains more Selenium +∞%
    Contains more Calcium +50%
    Contains more Iron +∞%
    Contains more Zinc +100%
    Equal in Phosphorus - 11
    Asian pear
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 0% 6% 5% 11% 0% 1% 17% 8% 1%
    Apple
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 4% 5% 10% 1% 2% 9% 5% 0%
    Contains more Magnesium +60%
    Contains more Potassium +13.1%
    Contains less Sodium -100%
    Contains more Copper +85.2%
    Contains more Manganese +71.4%
    Contains more Selenium +∞%
    Contains more Calcium +50%
    Contains more Iron +∞%
    Contains more Zinc +100%
    Equal in Phosphorus - 11

    Vitamin Comparison

    Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
    Asian pear
    Asian pear
    4
    :
    6
    Apple
    Apple
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +140.7%
    Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.8%
    Contains more Folate +166.7%
    Contains more Vitamin K +104.5%
    Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin E +50%
    Contains more Vitamin C +21.1%
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.9%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +160%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.4%
    Asian pear
    Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 13% 3% 3% 5% 5% 6% 6% 0% 12%
    Apple
    Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 4% 0% 16% 5% 6% 2% 4% 10% 3% 0% 6%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +140.7%
    Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.8%
    Contains more Folate +166.7%
    Contains more Vitamin K +104.5%
    Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin E +50%
    Contains more Vitamin C +21.1%
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.9%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +160%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.4%

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Asian pear
    Asian pear
    4
    :
    1
    Apple
    Apple
    Contains more Protein +92.3%
    Contains more Fats +35.3%
    Contains more Other +85%
    Contains more Carbs +29.7%
    Equal in Water - 85.56
    Asian pear
    11% 88%
    Protein: 0.5 g
    Fats: 0.23 g
    Carbs: 10.65 g
    Water: 88.25 g
    Other: 0.37 g
    Apple
    14% 86%
    Protein: 0.26 g
    Fats: 0.17 g
    Carbs: 13.81 g
    Water: 85.56 g
    Other: 0.2 g
    Contains more Protein +92.3%
    Contains more Fats +35.3%
    Contains more Other +85%
    Contains more Carbs +29.7%
    Equal in Water - 85.56

    Fat Type Comparison

    Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Asian pear
    Asian pear
    3
    :
    0
    Apple
    Apple
    Contains less Saturated Fat -57.1%
    Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +600%
    Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.051
    Asian pear
    10% 42% 47%
    Saturated Fat: 0.012 g
    Monounsaturated Fat: 0.049 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: 0.055 g
    Apple
    33% 8% 59%
    Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
    Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: 0.051 g
    Contains less Saturated Fat -57.1%
    Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +600%
    Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.051

    Comparison summary table

    Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
    Asian pear Apple
    Lower in Sugar ok
    Lower in Sodium ok
    Lower in Saturated Fat ok
    Lower in Glycemic Index ok
    Lower in price ok
    Lower in Cholesterol Equal
    Rich in minerals Equal
    Rich in vitamins Equal

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Asian pear Apple Opinion
    Net carbs 7.05g 11.41g Apple
    Protein 0.5g 0.26g Asian pear
    Fats 0.23g 0.17g Asian pear
    Carbs 10.65g 13.81g Apple
    Calories 42kcal 52kcal Apple
    Starch 0.05g Apple
    Fructose 5.9g Apple
    Sugar 7.05g 10.39g Asian pear
    Fiber 3.6g 2.4g Asian pear
    Calcium 4mg 6mg Apple
    Iron 0mg 0.12mg Apple
    Magnesium 8mg 5mg Asian pear
    Phosphorus 11mg 11mg
    Potassium 121mg 107mg Asian pear
    Sodium 0mg 1mg Asian pear
    Zinc 0.02mg 0.04mg Apple
    Copper 0.05mg 0.027mg Asian pear
    Manganese 0.06mg 0.035mg Asian pear
    Selenium 0.1µg 0µg Asian pear
    Vitamin A 0IU 54IU Apple
    Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Apple
    Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.18mg Apple
    Vitamin C 3.8mg 4.6mg Apple
    Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.017mg Apple
    Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.026mg Apple
    Vitamin B3 0.219mg 0.091mg Asian pear
    Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.061mg Asian pear
    Vitamin B6 0.022mg 0.041mg Apple
    Folate 8µg 3µg Asian pear
    Vitamin K 4.5µg 2.2µg Asian pear
    Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.001mg Asian pear
    Threonine 0.013mg 0.006mg Asian pear
    Isoleucine 0.014mg 0.006mg Asian pear
    Leucine 0.025mg 0.013mg Asian pear
    Lysine 0.017mg 0.012mg Asian pear
    Methionine 0.006mg 0.001mg Asian pear
    Phenylalanine 0.013mg 0.006mg Asian pear
    Valine 0.018mg 0.012mg Asian pear
    Histidine 0.005mg 0.005mg
    Saturated Fat 0.012g 0.028g Asian pear
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.049g 0.007g Asian pear
    Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 0.051g Asian pear

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    is better in case of low diet
    Asian pear Apple
    Low Fats diet ok
    Low Carbs diet ok
    Low Calories diet ok
    Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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    Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

    The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
    Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
    4%
    Asian pear
    5%
    Apple
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    5%
    Asian pear
    4%
    Apple

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Asian pear
    Asian pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.34g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Asian pear
    Asian pear contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
    Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
    Asian pear
    Asian pear is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Asian pear
    Asian pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
    Which food is cheaper?
    Asian pear
    Asian pear is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    ?
    It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    ?
    It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

    References

    All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

    1. Asian pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168177/nutrients
    2. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/nutrients

    All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

    Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.