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Jackfruit vs. Prickly pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Jackfruit and Prickly pear

  • Jackfruit has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Potassium, while Prickly pear has more Magnesium, and Fiber.
  • Jackfruit's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 21% higher.
  • Prickly pear contains 8 times less Vitamin B1 than Jackfruit. Jackfruit contains 0.105mg of Vitamin B1, while Prickly pear contains 0.014mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Jackfruit, raw 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 Potassium +103.6%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +30.4%
Contains more Magnesium +193.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.12
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 9% 21% 9% 40% 1% 4% 26% 6% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 12% 61% 11% 20% 1% 4% 27% 0% 4%
Contains more Potassium +103.6%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +30.4%
Contains more Magnesium +193.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.12
Equal in Copper - 0.08

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 +155.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +448.3%
Contains more Folate +300%
Equal in Vitamin C - 14
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 7% 7% 0% 46% 27% 13% 18% 15% 76% 18% 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 +155.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +448.3%
Contains more Folate +300%
Equal in Vitamin C - 14
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +135.6%
Contains more Fats +25.5%
Contains more Carbs +142.9%
Contains more Water +19.2%
Contains more Other +76.3%
2% 23% 73%
Protein: 1.72 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 0.93 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 +135.6%
Contains more Fats +25.5%
Contains more Carbs +142.9%
Contains more Water +19.2%
Contains more Other +76.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +106.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +126.6%
44% 35% 21%
Saturated Fat: 0.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.094 g
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.067 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.213 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +106.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +126.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jackfruit Prickly pear Opinion
Net carbs 21.75g 5.97g Jackfruit
Protein 1.72g 0.73g Jackfruit
Fats 0.64g 0.51g Jackfruit
Carbs 23.25g 9.57g Jackfruit
Calories 95kcal 41kcal Jackfruit
Starch 1.47g Jackfruit
Fructose 9.19g Jackfruit
Sugar 19.08g Prickly pear
Fiber 1.5g 3.6g Prickly pear
Calcium 24mg 56mg Prickly pear
Iron 0.23mg 0.3mg Prickly pear
Magnesium 29mg 85mg Prickly pear
Phosphorus 21mg 24mg Prickly pear
Potassium 448mg 220mg Jackfruit
Sodium 2mg 5mg Jackfruit
Zinc 0.13mg 0.12mg Jackfruit
Copper 0.076mg 0.08mg Prickly pear
Manganese 0.043mg Jackfruit
Selenium 0.6µg Prickly pear
Vitamin A 110IU 43IU Jackfruit
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 2µg Jackfruit
Vitamin E 0.34mg Jackfruit
Vitamin C 13.7mg 14mg Prickly pear
Vitamin B1 0.105mg 0.014mg Jackfruit
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.06mg Prickly pear
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 0.46mg Jackfruit
Vitamin B5 0.235mg Jackfruit
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.06mg Jackfruit
Folate 24µg 6µg Jackfruit
Tryptophan 0.034mg Jackfruit
Threonine 0.086mg Jackfruit
Isoleucine 0.069mg Jackfruit
Leucine 0.103mg Jackfruit
Lysine 0.069mg Jackfruit
Methionine 0.034mg Jackfruit
Phenylalanine 0.052mg Jackfruit
Valine 0.086mg Jackfruit
Histidine 0.034mg Jackfruit
Saturated Fat 0.195g 0.067g Prickly pear
Monounsaturated Fat 0.155g 0.075g Jackfruit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.094g 0.213g Prickly pear
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.015g Jackfruit
Omega-3 - ALA 0.079g Jackfruit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Jackfruit 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
19%
Jackfruit
8%
Prickly pear
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Jackfruit
15%
Prickly pear

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.08g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.128g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is cheaper?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Jackfruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174687/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.