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Chokecherries vs. Prickly pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chokecherries and Prickly pear?

  • Chokecherries are richer in Fiber, and Vitamin B6, while Prickly pear is higher in Magnesium, and Vitamin C.
  • Chokecherries' daily need coverage for Fiber is 54% higher.
  • Prickly pear has 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Chokecherries. Chokecherries have 0.193mg of Vitamin B6, while Prickly pear has 0.06mg.

We used Chokecherries, raw, pitted (Shoshone Bannock) and Prickly pears, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.5%
Contains more Potassium +40.5%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +58.3%
Contains more Selenium +183.3%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Magnesium +304.8%
Contains more Copper +17.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 15% 15% 20% 28% 1% 6% 23% 26% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 12% 61% 11% 20% 1% 4% 27% 0% 4%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.5%
Contains more Potassium +40.5%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +58.3%
Contains more Selenium +183.3%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Magnesium +304.8%
Contains more Copper +17.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +221.7%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1900%
Equal in Vitamin A - 43
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 15% 0% 3% 8% 14% 13% 20% 45% 8% 0% 74%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 47% 4% 14% 9% 0% 14% 5% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +221.7%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1900%
Equal in Vitamin A - 43
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +295.9%
Contains more Fats +92.2%
Contains more Carbs +254%
Contains more Water +42.4%
Contains more Other +118.7%
3% 34% 62%
Protein: 2.89 g
Fats: 0.98 g
Carbs: 33.88 g
Water: 61.5 g
Other: 0.75 g
10% 88%
Protein: 0.73 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 87.55 g
Other: 1.64 g
Contains more Protein +295.9%
Contains more Fats +92.2%
Contains more Carbs +254%
Contains more Water +42.4%
Contains more Other +118.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chokecherries Prickly pear Opinion
Net carbs 16.88g 5.97g Chokecherries
Protein 2.89g 0.73g Chokecherries
Fats 0.98g 0.51g Chokecherries
Carbs 33.88g 9.57g Chokecherries
Calories 156kcal 41kcal Chokecherries
Starch 0.87g Chokecherries
Fructose 5.38g Chokecherries
Sugar 14.22g Prickly pear
Fiber 17g 3.6g Chokecherries
Calcium 40mg 56mg Prickly pear
Iron 0.4mg 0.3mg Chokecherries
Magnesium 21mg 85mg Prickly pear
Phosphorus 45mg 24mg Chokecherries
Potassium 309mg 220mg Chokecherries
Sodium 2mg 5mg Chokecherries
Zinc 0.19mg 0.12mg Chokecherries
Copper 0.068mg 0.08mg Prickly pear
Manganese 0.192mg Chokecherries
Selenium 1.7µg 0.6µg Chokecherries
Vitamin A 43IU 43IU
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 2µg
Vitamin E 0.75mg Chokecherries
Vitamin C 0.7mg 14mg Prickly pear
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.014mg Chokecherries
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.06mg Prickly pear
Vitamin B3 0.672mg 0.46mg Chokecherries
Vitamin B5 0.33mg Chokecherries
Vitamin B6 0.193mg 0.06mg Chokecherries
Folate 10µg 6µg Chokecherries
Vitamin K 29.3µg Chokecherries
Saturated Fat 0.067g Chokecherries
Monounsaturated Fat 0.075g Prickly pear
Polyunsaturated fat 0.213g Prickly pear

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chokecherries Prickly pear
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
17%
Chokecherries
8%
Prickly pear
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Chokecherries
15%
Prickly pear

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.067g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Chokecherries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168058/nutrients
  2. Prickly pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167750/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.