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Nopales vs. Chrysanthemum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Nopales and Chrysanthemum

  • Nopales have more Vitamin C, however, Chrysanthemum is richer in Vitamin K, Folate, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, Copper, Potassium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Chrysanthemum covers your daily Vitamin K needs 287% more than Nopales.
  • Chrysanthemum has 7 times less Vitamin C than Nopales. Nopales have 9.3mg of Vitamin C, while Chrysanthemum has 1.4mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nopales, raw and Chrysanthemum, garland, 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 +40.2%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains less Sodium -82.2%
Contains more Iron +288.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +237.5%
Contains more Potassium +120.6%
Contains more Zinc +184%
Contains more Copper +163.5%
Contains more Manganese +106.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 23% 38% 7% 23% 3% 7% 18% 60% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 86% 23% 24% 51% 16% 20% 46% 123% 0%
Contains more Calcium +40.2%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains less Sodium -82.2%
Contains more Iron +288.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +237.5%
Contains more Potassium +120.6%
Contains more Zinc +184%
Contains more Copper +163.5%
Contains more Manganese +106.3%

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 C +564.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +407.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +983.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +251.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +151.4%
Contains more Folate +5800%
Contains more Vitamin K +6503.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 28% 0% 0% 31% 3% 10% 8% 11% 17% 3% 0% 14%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 140% 0% 0% 5% 33% 34% 10% 14% 41% 133% 0% 875%
Contains more Vitamin C +564.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +407.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +983.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +251.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +151.4%
Contains more Folate +5800%
Contains more Vitamin K +6503.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +10.3%
Contains more Protein +154.5%
Contains more Fats +522.2%
Contains more Other +45.6%
Equal in Carbs - 3.02
Equal in Water - 91.4
3% 94%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 94.12 g
Other: 1.14 g
3% 3% 91%
Protein: 3.36 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 3.02 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Carbs +10.3%
Contains more Protein +154.5%
Contains more Fats +522.2%
Contains more Other +45.6%
Equal in Carbs - 3.02
Equal in Water - 91.4

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nopales Chrysanthemum Opinion
Net carbs 1.13g 0.02g Nopales
Protein 1.32g 3.36g Chrysanthemum
Fats 0.09g 0.56g Chrysanthemum
Carbs 3.33g 3.02g Nopales
Calories 16kcal 24kcal Chrysanthemum
Sugar 1.15g Chrysanthemum
Fiber 2.2g 3g Chrysanthemum
Calcium 164mg 117mg Nopales
Iron 0.59mg 2.29mg Chrysanthemum
Magnesium 52mg 32mg Nopales
Phosphorus 16mg 54mg Chrysanthemum
Potassium 257mg 567mg Chrysanthemum
Sodium 21mg 118mg Nopales
Zinc 0.25mg 0.71mg Chrysanthemum
Copper 0.052mg 0.137mg Chrysanthemum
Manganese 0.457mg 0.943mg Chrysanthemum
Selenium 0.7µg Nopales
Vitamin A 457IU 2320IU Chrysanthemum
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 116µg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin C 9.3mg 1.4mg Nopales
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.13mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.144mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B3 0.41mg 0.531mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B5 0.167mg 0.221mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.176mg Chrysanthemum
Folate 3µg 177µg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin K 5.3µg 350µg Chrysanthemum
Tryptophan 0.014mg Nopales
Threonine 0.04mg Nopales
Isoleucine 0.049mg Nopales
Leucine 0.077mg Nopales
Lysine 0.059mg Nopales
Methionine 0.015mg Nopales
Phenylalanine 0.049mg Nopales
Valine 0.059mg Nopales
Histidine 0.025mg Nopales
Saturated Fat 0.016g Chrysanthemum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g Nopales
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g Nopales

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Nopales Chrysanthemum
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
10%
Nopales
107%
Chrysanthemum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Nopales
42%
Chrysanthemum

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nopales
Nopales contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum 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 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. Nopales - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168571/nutrients
  2. Chrysanthemum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169995/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.