Prickly pear vs. Elderberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Prickly pear and Elderberry
- Prickly pear is higher in Magnesium, yet Elderberry is higher in Vitamin C, Iron, Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
- Elderberry covers your daily Vitamin C needs 24% more than Prickly pear.
- Prickly pear contains 17 times more Magnesium than Elderberry. While Prickly pear contains 85mg of Magnesium, Elderberry contains only 5mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Prickly pears, raw and Elderberries, 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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Calcium
+47.4%
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Magnesium
+1600%
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Sodium
-16.7%
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Copper
+31.1%
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Iron
+433.3%
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Phosphorus
+62.5%
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Potassium
+27.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.11
Equal in Selenium - 0.6
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Calcium
+47.4%
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Magnesium
+1600%
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Sodium
-16.7%
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Copper
+31.1%
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Iron
+433.3%
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Phosphorus
+62.5%
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Potassium
+27.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.11
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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Vitamin A
+1295.3%
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Vitamin C
+157.1%
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Vitamin B1
+400%
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Vitamin B6
+283.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.5
Equal in Folate - 6
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Vitamin A
+1295.3%
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Vitamin C
+157.1%
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Vitamin B1
+400%
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Vitamin B6
+283.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.5
Equal in Folate - 6
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+10.6%
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Other
+156.3%
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Carbs
+92.3%
Equal in Protein - 0.66
Equal in Fats - 0.5
Equal in Water - 79.8
Protein:
0.73 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
9.57 g
Water:
87.55 g
Other:
1.64 g
Protein:
0.66 g
Fats:
0.5 g
Carbs:
18.4 g
Water:
79.8 g
Other:
0.64 g
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Protein
+10.6%
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+156.3%
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Carbs
+92.3%
Equal in Protein - 0.66
Equal in Fats - 0.5
Equal in Water - 79.8
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-65.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+16%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.08
Saturated Fat:
0.067 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.213 g
Saturated Fat:
0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.247 g
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Saturated Fat
-65.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+16%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.08
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 5.97g | 11.4g |
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| Protein | 0.73g | 0.66g |
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| Fats | 0.51g | 0.5g |
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| Carbs | 9.57g | 18.4g |
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| Calories | 41kcal | 73kcal |
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| Fiber | 3.6g | 7g |
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| Calcium | 56mg | 38mg |
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| Iron | 0.3mg | 1.6mg |
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| Magnesium | 85mg | 5mg |
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| Phosphorus | 24mg | 39mg |
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| Potassium | 220mg | 280mg |
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| Sodium | 5mg | 6mg |
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| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.11mg |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.061mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | |
| Vitamin A | 43IU | 600IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 2µg | 30µg |
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| Vitamin C | 14mg | 36mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.06mg | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.46mg | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.23mg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 6µg | |
| Tryptophan | 0.013mg |
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| Threonine | 0.027mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.027mg |
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| Leucine | 0.06mg |
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| Lysine | 0.026mg |
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| Methionine | 0.014mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.04mg |
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| Valine | 0.033mg |
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| Histidine | 0.015mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.067g | 0.023g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.075g | 0.08g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.213g | 0.247g |
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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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prickly pear contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elderberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.044g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elderberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elderberry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.