Prickly pear vs. Gooseberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Prickly pear and Gooseberry
- Prickly pear is richer in Magnesium, yet Gooseberry is richer in Vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for Magnesium from Prickly pear is 18% higher.
- Prickly pear contains 2 times more Calcium than Gooseberry. Prickly pear contains 56mg of Calcium, while Gooseberry contains 25mg.
Food types used in this article are Prickly pears, raw and Gooseberries, 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
+124%
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Magnesium
+750%
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Potassium
+11.1%
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Copper
+14.3%
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Phosphorus
+12.5%
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Sodium
-80%
Equal in Iron - 0.31
Equal in Potassium - 198
Equal in Zinc - 0.12
Equal in Selenium - 0.6
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Calcium
+124%
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Magnesium
+750%
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Potassium
+11.1%
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Copper
+14.3%
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Phosphorus
+12.5%
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Sodium
-80%
Equal in Iron - 0.31
Equal in Potassium - 198
Equal in Zinc - 0.12
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 B2
+100%
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Vitamin B3
+53.3%
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Vitamin A
+574.4%
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Vitamin C
+97.9%
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Vitamin B1
+185.7%
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Vitamin B6
+33.3%
Equal in Folate - 6
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Vitamin B2
+100%
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Vitamin B3
+53.3%
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Vitamin A
+574.4%
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Vitamin C
+97.9%
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Vitamin B1
+185.7%
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Vitamin B6
+33.3%
Equal in Folate - 6
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Other
+234.7%
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Protein
+20.5%
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Fats
+13.7%
Equal in Carbs - 10.18
Equal in Water - 87.87
Protein:
0.73 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
9.57 g
Water:
87.55 g
Other:
1.64 g
Protein:
0.88 g
Fats:
0.58 g
Carbs:
10.18 g
Water:
87.87 g
Other:
0.49 g
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Other
+234.7%
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Protein
+20.5%
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Fats
+13.7%
Equal in Carbs - 10.18
Equal in Water - 87.87
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+47.1%
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Saturated Fat
-43.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+48.8%
Saturated Fat:
0.067 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.213 g
Saturated Fat:
0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.317 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+47.1%
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Saturated Fat
-43.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+48.8%
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 price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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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 | 5.88g |
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| Protein | 0.73g | 0.88g |
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| Fats | 0.51g | 0.58g |
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| Carbs | 9.57g | 10.18g |
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| Calories | 41kcal | 44kcal |
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| Fiber | 3.6g | 4.3g |
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| Calcium | 56mg | 25mg |
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| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.31mg |
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| Magnesium | 85mg | 10mg |
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| Phosphorus | 24mg | 27mg |
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| Potassium | 220mg | 198mg |
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| Sodium | 5mg | 1mg |
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| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.12mg | |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.07mg |
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| Manganese | 0.144mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | |
| Vitamin A | 43IU | 290IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 2µg | 15µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.37mg |
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| Vitamin C | 14mg | 27.7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.46mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.286mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.08mg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 6µg | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.067g | 0.038g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.075g | 0.051g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.213g | 0.317g |
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
10%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prickly pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Prickly pear is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gooseberry contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gooseberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gooseberry 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 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.