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Prickly pear vs. Jackfruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Prickly pear and Jackfruit

  • Prickly pear has more Magnesium, and Fiber, while Jackfruit has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Potassium.
  • Jackfruit's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 21% higher.
  • Jackfruit contains 3 times less Magnesium than Prickly pear. Prickly pear contains 85mg of Magnesium, while Jackfruit contains 29mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Prickly pears, raw and Jackfruit, 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 +133.3%
Contains more Iron +30.4%
Contains more Magnesium +193.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +103.6%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Equal in Zinc - 0.13
Equal in Copper - 0.076
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 8% 9% 21% 9% 40% 1% 4% 26% 6% 0%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +30.4%
Contains more Magnesium +193.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +103.6%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Equal in Zinc - 0.13
Equal in Copper - 0.076

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 A +155.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +448.3%
Contains more Folate +300%
Equal in Vitamin C - 13.7
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.055
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 7% 7% 0% 46% 27% 13% 18% 15% 76% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +155.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +448.3%
Contains more Folate +300%
Equal in Vitamin C - 13.7
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.055

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +19.2%
Contains more Other +76.3%
Contains more Protein +135.6%
Contains more Fats +25.5%
Contains more Carbs +142.9%
10% 88%
Protein: 0.73 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 87.55 g
Other: 1.64 g
2% 23% 73%
Protein: 1.72 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more Water +19.2%
Contains more Other +76.3%
Contains more Protein +135.6%
Contains more Fats +25.5%
Contains more Carbs +142.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +126.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +106.7%
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.067 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.213 g
44% 35% 21%
Saturated Fat: 0.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.094 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +126.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +106.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Prickly pear Jackfruit Opinion
Net carbs 5.97g 21.75g Jackfruit
Protein 0.73g 1.72g Jackfruit
Fats 0.51g 0.64g Jackfruit
Carbs 9.57g 23.25g Jackfruit
Calories 41kcal 95kcal Jackfruit
Starch 1.47g Jackfruit
Fructose 9.19g Jackfruit
Sugar 19.08g Prickly pear
Fiber 3.6g 1.5g Prickly pear
Calcium 56mg 24mg Prickly pear
Iron 0.3mg 0.23mg Prickly pear
Magnesium 85mg 29mg Prickly pear
Phosphorus 24mg 21mg Prickly pear
Potassium 220mg 448mg Jackfruit
Sodium 5mg 2mg Jackfruit
Zinc 0.12mg 0.13mg Jackfruit
Copper 0.08mg 0.076mg Prickly pear
Manganese 0.043mg Jackfruit
Selenium 0.6µg Prickly pear
Vitamin A 43IU 110IU Jackfruit
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 5µg Jackfruit
Vitamin E 0.34mg Jackfruit
Vitamin C 14mg 13.7mg Prickly pear
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.105mg Jackfruit
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.055mg Prickly pear
Vitamin B3 0.46mg 0.92mg Jackfruit
Vitamin B5 0.235mg Jackfruit
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.329mg Jackfruit
Folate 6µg 24µg Jackfruit
Tryptophan 0.034mg Jackfruit
Threonine 0.086mg Jackfruit
Isoleucine 0.069mg Jackfruit
Leucine 0.103mg Jackfruit
Lysine 0.069mg Jackfruit
Methionine 0.034mg Jackfruit
Phenylalanine 0.052mg Jackfruit
Valine 0.086mg Jackfruit
Histidine 0.034mg Jackfruit
Saturated Fat 0.067g 0.195g Prickly pear
Monounsaturated Fat 0.075g 0.155g Jackfruit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.213g 0.094g Prickly pear
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.015g Jackfruit
Omega-3 - ALA 0.079g Jackfruit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Prickly pear Jackfruit
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
19%
Jackfruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Prickly pear
12%
Jackfruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.08g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.128g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is cheaper?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit 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. Jackfruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174687/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.