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Pear vs. Asian pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pear and Asian pear

    The food varieties used in the comparison are Pears, raw and Pears, asian, 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.
    Pear
    Pear
    5
    :
    4
    Asian pear
    Asian pear
    Contains more Calcium +125%
    Contains more Iron +∞%
    Contains more Zinc +400%
    Contains more Copper +64%
    Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
    Contains less Sodium -100%
    Contains more Manganese +25%
    Equal in Phosphorus - 11
    Equal in Potassium - 121
    Equal in Selenium - 0.1
    Pear
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 7% 5% 6% 11% 1% 3% 28% 7% 1%
    Asian pear
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 0% 6% 5% 11% 0% 1% 17% 8% 1%
    Contains more Calcium +125%
    Contains more Iron +∞%
    Contains more Zinc +400%
    Contains more Copper +64%
    Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
    Contains less Sodium -100%
    Contains more Manganese +25%
    Equal in Phosphorus - 11
    Equal in Potassium - 121
    Equal in Selenium - 0.1

    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.
    Pear
    Pear
    5
    :
    4
    Asian pear
    Asian pear
    Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin C +13.2%
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +160%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.8%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +36%
    Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.9%
    Contains more Folate +14.3%
    Equal in Vitamin E - 0.12
    Equal in Vitamin K - 4.5
    Pear
    Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 15% 3% 6% 4% 3% 7% 6% 0% 11%
    Asian pear
    Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 13% 3% 3% 5% 5% 6% 6% 0% 12%
    Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin C +13.2%
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +160%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.8%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +36%
    Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.9%
    Contains more Folate +14.3%
    Equal in Vitamin E - 0.12
    Equal in Vitamin K - 4.5

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Pear
    Pear
    1
    :
    4
    Asian pear
    Asian pear
    Contains more Carbs +43%
    Contains more Protein +38.9%
    Contains more Fats +64.3%
    Contains more Other +19.4%
    Equal in Water - 88.25
    Pear
    15% 84%
    Protein: 0.36 g
    Fats: 0.14 g
    Carbs: 15.23 g
    Water: 83.96 g
    Other: 0.31 g
    Asian pear
    11% 88%
    Protein: 0.5 g
    Fats: 0.23 g
    Carbs: 10.65 g
    Water: 88.25 g
    Other: 0.37 g
    Contains more Carbs +43%
    Contains more Protein +38.9%
    Contains more Fats +64.3%
    Contains more Other +19.4%
    Equal in Water - 88.25

    Fat Type Comparison

    Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Pear
    Pear
    2
    :
    1
    Asian pear
    Asian pear
    Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.4%
    Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70.9%
    Contains less Saturated Fat -45.5%
    Pear
    11% 42% 47%
    Saturated Fat: 0.022 g
    Monounsaturated Fat: 0.084 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: 0.094 g
    Asian pear
    10% 42% 47%
    Saturated Fat: 0.012 g
    Monounsaturated Fat: 0.049 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: 0.055 g
    Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.4%
    Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70.9%
    Contains less Saturated Fat -45.5%

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Pear Asian pear Opinion
    Net carbs 12.13g 7.05g Pear
    Protein 0.36g 0.5g Asian pear
    Fats 0.14g 0.23g Asian pear
    Carbs 15.23g 10.65g Pear
    Calories 57kcal 42kcal Pear
    Fructose 6.42g Pear
    Sugar 9.75g 7.05g Asian pear
    Fiber 3.1g 3.6g Asian pear
    Calcium 9mg 4mg Pear
    Iron 0.18mg 0mg Pear
    Magnesium 7mg 8mg Asian pear
    Phosphorus 12mg 11mg Pear
    Potassium 116mg 121mg Asian pear
    Sodium 1mg 0mg Asian pear
    Zinc 0.1mg 0.02mg Pear
    Copper 0.082mg 0.05mg Pear
    Manganese 0.048mg 0.06mg Asian pear
    Selenium 0.1µg 0.1µg
    Vitamin A 25IU 0IU Pear
    Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Pear
    Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.12mg
    Vitamin C 4.3mg 3.8mg Pear
    Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.009mg Pear
    Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.01mg Pear
    Vitamin B3 0.161mg 0.219mg Asian pear
    Vitamin B5 0.049mg 0.07mg Asian pear
    Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.022mg Pear
    Folate 7µg 8µg Asian pear
    Vitamin K 4.4µg 4.5µg Asian pear
    Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.005mg Asian pear
    Threonine 0.011mg 0.013mg Asian pear
    Isoleucine 0.011mg 0.014mg Asian pear
    Leucine 0.019mg 0.025mg Asian pear
    Lysine 0.017mg 0.017mg
    Methionine 0.002mg 0.006mg Asian pear
    Phenylalanine 0.011mg 0.013mg Asian pear
    Valine 0.017mg 0.018mg Asian pear
    Histidine 0.002mg 0.005mg Asian pear
    Saturated Fat 0.022g 0.012g Asian pear
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.084g 0.049g Pear
    Polyunsaturated fat 0.094g 0.055g Pear

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Pear Asian 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
    5%
    Pear
    4%
    Asian pear
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    7%
    Pear
    5%
    Asian pear

    Comparison summary

    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Pear
    Pear is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Asian pear
    Asian pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.7g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Asian pear
    Asian pear contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
    Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
    Asian pear
    Asian pear is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Asian pear
    Asian pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
    Which food is cheaper?
    Asian pear
    Asian pear is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    ?
    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. Pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169118/nutrients
    2. Asian pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168177/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.