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Pomegranate vs. Prickly pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pomegranate and Prickly pear

  • Pomegranate has more Copper, and Folate, however, Prickly pear is higher in Magnesium.
  • Prickly pear covers your daily need of Magnesium 17% more than Pomegranate.
  • Pomegranate has 6 times more Folate than Prickly pear. While Pomegranate has 38µg of Folate, Prickly pear has only 6µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pomegranates, 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 +50%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Zinc +191.7%
Contains more Copper +97.5%
Contains more Calcium +460%
Contains more Magnesium +608.3%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Equal in Iron - 0.3
Equal in Potassium - 220
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 12% 9% 16% 21% 1% 10% 53% 16% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 12% 61% 11% 20% 1% 4% 27% 0% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Zinc +191.7%
Contains more Copper +97.5%
Contains more Calcium +460%
Contains more Magnesium +608.3%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Equal in Iron - 0.3
Equal in Potassium - 220

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 B1 +378.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 12% 0% 34% 17% 13% 6% 23% 18% 29% 0% 41%
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 B1 +378.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +128.8%
Contains more Fats +129.4%
Contains more Carbs +95.4%
Contains more Water +12.3%
Contains more Other +209.4%
2% 19% 78%
Protein: 1.67 g
Fats: 1.17 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 77.93 g
Other: 0.53 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 +128.8%
Contains more Fats +129.4%
Contains more Carbs +95.4%
Contains more Water +12.3%
Contains more Other +209.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +169.6%
41% 32% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.12 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.067 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.213 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +169.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pomegranate Prickly pear Opinion
Net carbs 14.7g 5.97g Pomegranate
Protein 1.67g 0.73g Pomegranate
Fats 1.17g 0.51g Pomegranate
Carbs 18.7g 9.57g Pomegranate
Calories 83kcal 41kcal Pomegranate
Sugar 13.67g Prickly pear
Fiber 4g 3.6g Pomegranate
Calcium 10mg 56mg Prickly pear
Iron 0.3mg 0.3mg
Magnesium 12mg 85mg Prickly pear
Phosphorus 36mg 24mg Pomegranate
Potassium 236mg 220mg Pomegranate
Sodium 3mg 5mg Pomegranate
Zinc 0.35mg 0.12mg Pomegranate
Copper 0.158mg 0.08mg Pomegranate
Manganese 0.119mg Pomegranate
Selenium 0.5µg 0.6µg Prickly pear
Vitamin A 0IU 43IU Prickly pear
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Prickly pear
Vitamin E 0.6mg Pomegranate
Vitamin C 10.2mg 14mg Prickly pear
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.014mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B2 0.053mg 0.06mg Prickly pear
Vitamin B3 0.293mg 0.46mg Prickly pear
Vitamin B5 0.377mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.06mg Pomegranate
Folate 38µg 6µg Pomegranate
Vitamin K 16.4µg Pomegranate
Saturated Fat 0.12g 0.067g Prickly pear
Monounsaturated Fat 0.093g 0.075g Pomegranate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.213g Prickly pear

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pomegranate 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
16%
Pomegranate
8%
Prickly pear
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Pomegranate
15%
Prickly pear

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.053g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
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.
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. Pomegranate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169134/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.