Prickly pear vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Prickly pear and Avocado
- Prickly pear is richer in Magnesium, yet Avocado is richer in Folate, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Copper, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for Folate from Avocado is 19% higher.
- Prickly pear contains 3 times more Magnesium than Avocado. Prickly pear contains 85mg of Magnesium, while Avocado contains 29mg.
- Prickly pear contains less Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Prickly pears, raw and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties.
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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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Calcium
+366.7%
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Magnesium
+193.1%
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Sodium
-28.6%
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Selenium
+50%
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Iron
+83.3%
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Phosphorus
+116.7%
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Potassium
+120.5%
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Zinc
+433.3%
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Copper
+137.5%
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Calcium
+366.7%
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Magnesium
+193.1%
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Sodium
-28.6%
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Selenium
+50%
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Iron
+83.3%
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Phosphorus
+116.7%
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Potassium
+120.5%
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Zinc
+433.3%
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Copper
+137.5%
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 C
+40%
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Vitamin A
+239.5%
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Vitamin B1
+378.6%
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Vitamin B2
+116.7%
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Vitamin B3
+277.8%
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Vitamin B6
+328.3%
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Folate
+1250%
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Vitamin C
+40%
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Vitamin A
+239.5%
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Vitamin B1
+378.6%
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Vitamin B2
+116.7%
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Vitamin B3
+277.8%
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Vitamin B6
+328.3%
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Folate
+1250%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+12.2%
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Water
+19.6%
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Protein
+174%
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Fats
+2774.5%
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Protein:
0.73 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
9.57 g
Water:
87.55 g
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1.64 g
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
14.66 g
Carbs:
8.53 g
Water:
73.23 g
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1.58 g
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Carbs
+12.2%
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Water
+19.6%
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Protein
+174%
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+2774.5%
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-96.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+12965.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+752.6%
Saturated Fat:
0.067 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.213 g
Saturated Fat:
2.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.816 g
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Saturated Fat
-96.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+12965.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+752.6%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 5.97g | 1.83g |
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| Protein | 0.73g | 2g |
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| Fats | 0.51g | 14.66g |
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| Carbs | 9.57g | 8.53g |
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| Calories | 41kcal | 160kcal |
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| Starch | 0.11g |
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| Fructose | 0.12g |
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| Sugar | 0.66g |
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| Fiber | 3.6g | 6.7g |
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| Calcium | 56mg | 12mg |
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| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.55mg |
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| Magnesium | 85mg | 29mg |
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| Phosphorus | 24mg | 52mg |
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| Potassium | 220mg | 485mg |
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| Sodium | 5mg | 7mg |
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| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.64mg |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.19mg |
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| Manganese | 0.142mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 43IU | 146IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 2µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.07mg |
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| Vitamin C | 14mg | 10mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.067mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.46mg | 1.738mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.389mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.257mg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 81µg |
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| Vitamin K | 21µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.025mg |
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| Threonine | 0.073mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.084mg |
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| Leucine | 0.143mg |
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| Lysine | 0.132mg |
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| Methionine | 0.038mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.097mg |
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| Valine | 0.107mg |
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| Histidine | 0.049mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.067g | 2.126g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.075g | 9.799g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.213g | 1.816g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.111g |
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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
8%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Prickly pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prickly pear contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Prickly pear is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.059g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prickly pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Prickly pear is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Avocado is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)