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Prickly pear vs. Currant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Prickly pear and Currant

  • Prickly pear has more Magnesium, while Currant has more Vitamin C, and Iron.
  • Currant's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 30% higher.
  • Currant contains 7 times less Magnesium than Prickly pear. Prickly pear contains 85mg of Magnesium, while Currant contains 13mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Prickly pears, raw and Currants, red and white, 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 Calcium +69.7%
Contains more Magnesium +553.8%
Contains more Iron +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.3%
Contains more Potassium +25%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +91.7%
Contains more Copper +33.8%
Equal in Selenium - 0.6
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 10% 38% 10% 19% 25% 1% 7% 36% 25% 4%
Contains more Calcium +69.7%
Contains more Magnesium +553.8%
Contains more Iron +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.3%
Contains more Potassium +25%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +91.7%
Contains more Copper +33.8%
Equal in Selenium - 0.6

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 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +360%
Contains more Vitamin C +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 42
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 3% 2% 0% 137% 10% 12% 2% 4% 17% 6% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +360%
Contains more Vitamin C +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 42

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +155%
Contains more Other +152.3%
Contains more Protein +91.8%
Contains more Carbs +44.2%
Equal in Water - 83.95
10% 88%
Protein: 0.73 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 87.55 g
Other: 1.64 g
14% 84%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.8 g
Water: 83.95 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Fats +155%
Contains more Other +152.3%
Contains more Protein +91.8%
Contains more Carbs +44.2%
Equal in Water - 83.95

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +167.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +142%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.6%
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.067 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.213 g
13% 21% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +167.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +142%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.6%

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 Currant
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Prickly pear Currant Opinion
Net carbs 5.97g 9.5g Currant
Protein 0.73g 1.4g Currant
Fats 0.51g 0.2g Prickly pear
Carbs 9.57g 13.8g Currant
Calories 41kcal 56kcal Currant
Fructose 3.53g Currant
Sugar 7.37g Prickly pear
Fiber 3.6g 4.3g Currant
Calcium 56mg 33mg Prickly pear
Iron 0.3mg 1mg Currant
Magnesium 85mg 13mg Prickly pear
Phosphorus 24mg 44mg Currant
Potassium 220mg 275mg Currant
Sodium 5mg 1mg Currant
Zinc 0.12mg 0.23mg Currant
Copper 0.08mg 0.107mg Currant
Manganese 0.186mg Currant
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin A 43IU 42IU Prickly pear
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 2µg
Vitamin E 0.1mg Currant
Vitamin C 14mg 41mg Currant
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.04mg Currant
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.05mg Prickly pear
Vitamin B3 0.46mg 0.1mg Prickly pear
Vitamin B5 0.064mg Currant
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.07mg Currant
Folate 6µg 8µg Currant
Vitamin K 11µg Currant
Saturated Fat 0.067g 0.017g Currant
Monounsaturated Fat 0.075g 0.028g Prickly pear
Polyunsaturated fat 0.213g 0.088g Prickly pear

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Prickly pear Currant
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%
Currant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Prickly pear
17%
Currant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.37g)
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 - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Currant
Currant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Currant
Currant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Currant
Currant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Currant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173964/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.