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Prickly pear vs. Huckleberries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Prickly pear and Huckleberries

  • The amount of Vitamin C in Prickly pear is higher than in Huckleberries.
  • Prickly pear covers your daily Vitamin C needs 12% more than Huckleberries.
  • Huckleberries have 4 times less Calcium than Prickly pear. Prickly pear has 56mg of Calcium, while Huckleberries have 15mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Prickly pears, raw and Huckleberries, raw (Alaska Native).

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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 +273.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Equal in Iron - 0.3
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 5% 12% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +273.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Equal in Iron - 0.3

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 C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +83.7%
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 5% 0% 0% 10% 3% 7% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +83.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +82.5%
Contains more Fats +410%
Contains more Other +1540%
Equal in Carbs - 8.7
Equal in Water - 90.7
10% 88%
Protein: 0.73 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 87.55 g
Other: 1.64 g
9% 91%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 8.7 g
Water: 90.7 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more Protein +82.5%
Contains more Fats +410%
Contains more Other +1540%
Equal in Carbs - 8.7
Equal in Water - 90.7

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Prickly pear Huckleberries Opinion
Net carbs 5.97g 8.7g Huckleberries
Protein 0.73g 0.4g Prickly pear
Fats 0.51g 0.1g Prickly pear
Carbs 9.57g 8.7g Prickly pear
Calories 41kcal 37kcal Prickly pear
Fiber 3.6g Prickly pear
Calcium 56mg 15mg Prickly pear
Iron 0.3mg 0.3mg
Magnesium 85mg Prickly pear
Phosphorus 24mg Prickly pear
Potassium 220mg Prickly pear
Sodium 5mg 10mg Prickly pear
Zinc 0.12mg Prickly pear
Copper 0.08mg Prickly pear
Selenium 0.6µg Prickly pear
Vitamin A 43IU 79IU Huckleberries
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Prickly pear
Vitamin C 14mg 2.8mg Prickly pear
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.01mg Prickly pear
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.03mg Prickly pear
Vitamin B3 0.46mg 0.3mg Prickly pear
Vitamin B6 0.06mg Prickly pear
Folate 6µg Prickly pear
Saturated Fat 0.067g Huckleberries
Monounsaturated Fat 0.075g Prickly pear
Polyunsaturated fat 0.213g Prickly pear

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Prickly pear Huckleberries
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
2%
Huckleberries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Prickly pear
2%
Huckleberries

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Huckleberries
Huckleberries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Huckleberries
Huckleberries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.067g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Huckleberries
Huckleberries is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Huckleberries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169808/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.