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Mulberry vs. Prickly pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mulberry and Prickly pear?

  • Mulberry is higher in Vitamin C, and Iron, yet Prickly pear is higher in Magnesium, and Fiber.
  • Mulberry's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 25% more.
  • Mulberry has 6 times more Iron than Prickly pear. While Mulberry has 1.85mg of Iron, Prickly pear has only 0.3mg.

We used Mulberries, raw and Prickly pears, raw types in this article.

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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 +516.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.3%
Contains more Calcium +43.6%
Contains more Magnesium +372.2%
Contains more Potassium +13.4%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.12
Equal in Selenium - 0.6
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 70% 13% 17% 18% 2% 4% 20% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 12% 61% 11% 20% 1% 4% 27% 0% 4%
Contains more Iron +516.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.3%
Contains more Calcium +43.6%
Contains more Magnesium +372.2%
Contains more Potassium +13.4%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.12
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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +160%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +72%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Equal in Folate - 6
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 18% 0% 122% 8% 24% 12% 0% 12% 5% 0% 20%
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 C +160%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +72%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Equal in Folate - 6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +97.3%
Contains more Fats +30.8%
Contains more Other +137.7%
Equal in Carbs - 9.57
Equal in Water - 87.55
10% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 9.8 g
Water: 87.68 g
Other: 0.69 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 +97.3%
Contains more Fats +30.8%
Contains more Other +137.7%
Equal in Carbs - 9.57
Equal in Water - 87.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.213
10% 15% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.041 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.207 g
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.067 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.213 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.213

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mulberry Prickly pear Opinion
Net carbs 8.1g 5.97g Mulberry
Protein 1.44g 0.73g Mulberry
Fats 0.39g 0.51g Prickly pear
Carbs 9.8g 9.57g Mulberry
Calories 43kcal 41kcal Mulberry
Sugar 8.1g Prickly pear
Fiber 1.7g 3.6g Prickly pear
Calcium 39mg 56mg Prickly pear
Iron 1.85mg 0.3mg Mulberry
Magnesium 18mg 85mg Prickly pear
Phosphorus 38mg 24mg Mulberry
Potassium 194mg 220mg Prickly pear
Sodium 10mg 5mg Prickly pear
Zinc 0.12mg 0.12mg
Copper 0.06mg 0.08mg Prickly pear
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin A 25IU 43IU Prickly pear
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 2µg Prickly pear
Vitamin E 0.87mg Mulberry
Vitamin C 36.4mg 14mg Mulberry
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.014mg Mulberry
Vitamin B2 0.101mg 0.06mg Mulberry
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 0.46mg Mulberry
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.06mg Prickly pear
Folate 6µg 6µg
Vitamin K 7.8µg Mulberry
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.067g Mulberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.041g 0.075g Prickly pear
Polyunsaturated fat 0.207g 0.213g Prickly pear

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mulberry 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
18%
Mulberry
8%
Prickly pear
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Mulberry
15%
Prickly pear

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mulberry
Mulberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mulberry
Mulberry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Mulberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169913/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.