Pineapple vs. Prickly pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Pineapple and Prickly pear
- Pineapple has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B1, however, Prickly pear is higher in Magnesium, and Fiber.
- Pineapple covers your daily need of Vitamin C 38% more than Prickly pear.
- Pineapple has 6 times more Vitamin B1 than Prickly pear. While Pineapple has 0.079mg of Vitamin B1, Prickly pear has only 0.014mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pineapple, raw, all varieties 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.
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Sodium
-80%
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Copper
+37.5%
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Calcium
+330.8%
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Magnesium
+608.3%
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Phosphorus
+200%
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Potassium
+101.8%
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Selenium
+500%
Equal in Iron - 0.3
Equal in Zinc - 0.12
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Sodium
-80%
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Copper
+37.5%
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Calcium
+330.8%
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Magnesium
+608.3%
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Phosphorus
+200%
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Potassium
+101.8%
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Selenium
+500%
Equal in Iron - 0.3
Equal in Zinc - 0.12
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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Vitamin A
+34.9%
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Vitamin C
+241.4%
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Vitamin B1
+464.3%
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Vitamin B6
+86.7%
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Folate
+200%
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Vitamin B2
+87.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.46
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Vitamin A
+34.9%
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Vitamin C
+241.4%
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Vitamin B1
+464.3%
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Vitamin B6
+86.7%
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Folate
+200%
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Vitamin B2
+87.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.46
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+37.1%
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Protein
+35.2%
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Fats
+325%
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Other
+645.5%
Equal in Water - 87.55
Protein:
0.54 g
Fats:
0.12 g
Carbs:
13.12 g
Water:
86 g
Other:
0.22 g
Protein:
0.73 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
9.57 g
Water:
87.55 g
Other:
1.64 g
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Carbs
+37.1%
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Protein
+35.2%
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Fats
+325%
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+645.5%
Equal in Water - 87.55
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-86.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+476.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+432.5%
Saturated Fat:
0.009 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.04 g
Saturated Fat:
0.067 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.213 g
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Saturated Fat
-86.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+476.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+432.5%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 11.72g | 5.97g |
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| Protein | 0.54g | 0.73g |
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| Fats | 0.12g | 0.51g |
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| Carbs | 13.12g | 9.57g |
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| Calories | 50kcal | 41kcal |
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| Fructose | 2.12g |
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| Sugar | 9.85g |
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| Fiber | 1.4g | 3.6g |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 56mg |
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| Iron | 0.29mg | 0.3mg |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 85mg |
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| Phosphorus | 8mg | 24mg |
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| Potassium | 109mg | 220mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 5mg |
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| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.12mg | |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.927mg |
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| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 58IU | 43IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin C | 47.8mg | 14mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.079mg | 0.014mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 0.46mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.112mg | 0.06mg |
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| Folate | 18µg | 6µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.7µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.005mg |
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| Threonine | 0.019mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.019mg |
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| Leucine | 0.024mg |
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| Lysine | 0.026mg |
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| Methionine | 0.012mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.021mg |
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| Valine | 0.024mg |
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| Histidine | 0.01mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.009g | 0.067g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.013g | 0.075g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.04g | 0.213g |
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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
21%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Prickly pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prickly pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Prickly pear is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Prickly pear is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pineapple is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)