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Loquat vs. Prickly pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Loquat and Prickly pear

  • Loquat has more Vitamin A RAE, while Prickly pear has more Magnesium, Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Prickly pear's daily need coverage for Magnesium is 17% higher.
  • Prickly pear contains 38 times less Vitamin A RAE than Loquat. Loquat contains 76µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Prickly pear contains 2µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Loquats, 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 Phosphorus +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +20.9%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Magnesium +553.8%
Contains more Zinc +140%
Contains more Copper +100%
Equal in Iron - 0.3
Equal in Selenium - 0.6
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 12% 24% 1% 2% 14% 20% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 12% 61% 11% 20% 1% 4% 27% 0% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +20.9%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Magnesium +553.8%
Contains more Zinc +140%
Contains more Copper +100%
Equal in Iron - 0.3
Equal in Selenium - 0.6

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.
Loquat
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Contains more Vitamin A +3453.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 92% 0% 0% 4% 5% 6% 4% 0% 24% 11% 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 +3453.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +26.9%
Contains more Protein +69.8%
Contains more Fats +155%
Contains more Other +228%
Equal in Water - 87.55
12% 87%
Protein: 0.43 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 12.14 g
Water: 86.73 g
Other: 0.5 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 Carbs +26.9%
Contains more Protein +69.8%
Contains more Fats +155%
Contains more Other +228%
Equal in Water - 87.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +837.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +134.1%
29% 6% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.067 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.213 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +837.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +134.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Loquat Prickly pear Opinion
Net carbs 10.44g 5.97g Loquat
Protein 0.43g 0.73g Prickly pear
Fats 0.2g 0.51g Prickly pear
Carbs 12.14g 9.57g Loquat
Calories 47kcal 41kcal Loquat
Fiber 1.7g 3.6g Prickly pear
Calcium 16mg 56mg Prickly pear
Iron 0.28mg 0.3mg Prickly pear
Magnesium 13mg 85mg Prickly pear
Phosphorus 27mg 24mg Loquat
Potassium 266mg 220mg Loquat
Sodium 1mg 5mg Loquat
Zinc 0.05mg 0.12mg Prickly pear
Copper 0.04mg 0.08mg Prickly pear
Manganese 0.148mg Loquat
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin A 1528IU 43IU Loquat
Vitamin A RAE 76µg 2µg Loquat
Vitamin C 1mg 14mg Prickly pear
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.014mg Loquat
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.06mg Prickly pear
Vitamin B3 0.18mg 0.46mg Prickly pear
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.06mg Loquat
Folate 14µg 6µg Loquat
Tryptophan 0.005mg Loquat
Threonine 0.015mg Loquat
Isoleucine 0.015mg Loquat
Leucine 0.026mg Loquat
Lysine 0.023mg Loquat
Methionine 0.004mg Loquat
Phenylalanine 0.014mg Loquat
Valine 0.021mg Loquat
Histidine 0.007mg Loquat
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0.067g Loquat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.075g Prickly pear
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 0.213g Prickly pear

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Loquat 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
12%
Loquat
8%
Prickly pear
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Loquat
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?
Loquat
Loquat contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Loquat
Loquat 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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Loquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169908/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.