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Prickly pear vs. Blackberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Prickly pear and Blackberry different?

  • Prickly pear is higher in Magnesium, however, Blackberry is richer in Copper, Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Magnesium from Prickly pear is 15% higher.
  • Prickly pear contains 2 times more Calcium than Blackberry. While Prickly pear contains 56mg of Calcium, Blackberry contains only 29mg.

Prickly pears, raw and Blackberries, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +93.1%
Contains more Magnesium +325%
Contains more Potassium +35.8%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Iron +106.7%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +341.7%
Contains more Copper +106.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 22
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 12% 61% 11% 20% 1% 4% 27% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 15% 10% 15% 1% 15% 56% 85% 3%
Contains more Calcium +93.1%
Contains more Magnesium +325%
Contains more Potassium +35.8%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Iron +106.7%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +341.7%
Contains more Copper +106.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 22

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 B2 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +397.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.4%
Contains more Folate +316.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 24% 0% 70% 5% 6% 13% 17% 7% 19% 0% 50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +397.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.4%
Contains more Folate +316.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +355.6%
Contains more Protein +90.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.49
Equal in Carbs - 9.61
Equal in Water - 88.15
10% 88%
Protein: 0.73 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 87.55 g
Other: 1.64 g
10% 88%
Protein: 1.39 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 9.61 g
Water: 88.15 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more Other +355.6%
Contains more Protein +90.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.49
Equal in Carbs - 9.61
Equal in Water - 88.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.5%
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.067 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.213 g
4% 14% 82%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.28 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Prickly pear Blackberry Opinion
Net carbs 5.97g 4.31g Prickly pear
Protein 0.73g 1.39g Blackberry
Fats 0.51g 0.49g Prickly pear
Carbs 9.57g 9.61g Blackberry
Calories 41kcal 43kcal Blackberry
Fructose 2.4g Blackberry
Sugar 4.88g Prickly pear
Fiber 3.6g 5.3g Blackberry
Calcium 56mg 29mg Prickly pear
Iron 0.3mg 0.62mg Blackberry
Magnesium 85mg 20mg Prickly pear
Phosphorus 24mg 22mg Prickly pear
Potassium 220mg 162mg Prickly pear
Sodium 5mg 1mg Blackberry
Zinc 0.12mg 0.53mg Blackberry
Copper 0.08mg 0.165mg Blackberry
Manganese 0.646mg Blackberry
Selenium 0.6µg 0.4µg Prickly pear
Vitamin A 43IU 214IU Blackberry
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 11µg Blackberry
Vitamin E 1.17mg Blackberry
Vitamin C 14mg 21mg Blackberry
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.02mg Blackberry
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.026mg Prickly pear
Vitamin B3 0.46mg 0.646mg Blackberry
Vitamin B5 0.276mg Blackberry
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.03mg Prickly pear
Folate 6µg 25µg Blackberry
Vitamin K 19.8µg Blackberry
Saturated Fat 0.067g 0.014g Blackberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.075g 0.047g Prickly pear
Polyunsaturated fat 0.213g 0.28g Blackberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Prickly pear Blackberry
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
8%
Prickly pear
18%
Blackberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Prickly pear
23%
Blackberry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blackberry
Blackberry contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Blackberry
Blackberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.053g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blackberry
Blackberry 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 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.

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. Prickly pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167750/nutrients
  2. Blackberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173946/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.