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Huckleberries vs. Prickly pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Huckleberries and Prickly pear

  • The amount of Vitamin C in Prickly pear is higher than in Huckleberries.
  • Prickly pear covers your daily Vitamin C needs 12% more than Huckleberries.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Huckleberries, raw (Alaska Native) and Prickly pears, raw.

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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 Calcium +273.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Equal in Iron - 0.3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 12% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 12% 61% 11% 20% 1% 4% 27% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +273.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Equal in Iron - 0.3

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 A +83.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 10% 3% 7% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 A +83.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +82.5%
Contains more Fats +410%
Contains more Other +1540%
Equal in Carbs - 9.57
Equal in Water - 87.55
9% 91%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 8.7 g
Water: 90.7 g
Other: 0.1 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 +82.5%
Contains more Fats +410%
Contains more Other +1540%
Equal in Carbs - 9.57
Equal in Water - 87.55

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Huckleberries Prickly pear Opinion
Net carbs 8.7g 5.97g Huckleberries
Protein 0.4g 0.73g Prickly pear
Fats 0.1g 0.51g Prickly pear
Carbs 8.7g 9.57g Prickly pear
Calories 37kcal 41kcal Prickly pear
Fiber 3.6g Prickly pear
Calcium 15mg 56mg Prickly pear
Iron 0.3mg 0.3mg
Magnesium 85mg Prickly pear
Phosphorus 24mg Prickly pear
Potassium 220mg Prickly pear
Sodium 10mg 5mg Prickly pear
Zinc 0.12mg Prickly pear
Copper 0.08mg Prickly pear
Selenium 0.6µg Prickly pear
Vitamin A 79IU 43IU Huckleberries
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Prickly pear
Vitamin C 2.8mg 14mg Prickly pear
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.014mg Prickly pear
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.06mg Prickly pear
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.46mg Prickly pear
Vitamin B6 0.06mg Prickly pear
Folate 6µg Prickly pear
Saturated Fat 0.067g Huckleberries
Monounsaturated Fat 0.075g Prickly pear
Polyunsaturated fat 0.213g Prickly pear

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Huckleberries 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
2%
Huckleberries
8%
Prickly pear
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Huckleberries
15%
Prickly pear

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Huckleberries
Huckleberries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Huckleberries
Huckleberries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.067g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Huckleberries
Huckleberries is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Huckleberries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169808/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.