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Prickly pear vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Prickly pear and Melon

  • Prickly pear has more Magnesium, and Fiber, however, Melon is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Prickly pear covers your daily Magnesium needs 18% more than Melon.
  • Melon has 5 times less Calcium than Prickly pear. Prickly pear has 56mg of Calcium, while Melon has 11mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Prickly pears, raw and Melons, casaba, 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 +409.1%
Contains more Magnesium +672.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +380%
Contains more Potassium +20.9%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Zinc +71.4%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Iron +13.3%
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 4% 13% 8% 3% 17% 2% 2% 20% 5% 3%
Contains more Calcium +409.1%
Contains more Magnesium +672.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +380%
Contains more Potassium +20.9%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Zinc +71.4%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Iron +13.3%

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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Melon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +171.7%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.015
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 0% 1% 0% 73% 4% 8% 5% 6% 38% 6% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +171.7%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.015

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +410%
Contains more Carbs +45.4%
Contains more Other +355.6%
Contains more Protein +52.1%
Equal in Water - 91.85
10% 88%
Protein: 0.73 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 87.55 g
Other: 1.64 g
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more Fats +410%
Contains more Carbs +45.4%
Contains more Other +355.6%
Contains more Protein +52.1%
Equal in Water - 91.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +446.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.7%
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.067 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.213 g
38% 3% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +446.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Prickly pear Melon Opinion
Net carbs 5.97g 5.68g Prickly pear
Protein 0.73g 1.11g Melon
Fats 0.51g 0.1g Prickly pear
Carbs 9.57g 6.58g Prickly pear
Calories 41kcal 28kcal Prickly pear
Sugar 5.69g Prickly pear
Fiber 3.6g 0.9g Prickly pear
Calcium 56mg 11mg Prickly pear
Iron 0.3mg 0.34mg Melon
Magnesium 85mg 11mg Prickly pear
Phosphorus 24mg 5mg Prickly pear
Potassium 220mg 182mg Prickly pear
Sodium 5mg 9mg Prickly pear
Zinc 0.12mg 0.07mg Prickly pear
Copper 0.08mg 0.06mg Prickly pear
Manganese 0.035mg Melon
Selenium 0.6µg 0.4µg Prickly pear
Vitamin A 43IU 0IU Prickly pear
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Prickly pear
Vitamin E 0.05mg Melon
Vitamin C 14mg 21.8mg Melon
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.015mg Melon
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.031mg Prickly pear
Vitamin B3 0.46mg 0.232mg Prickly pear
Vitamin B5 0.084mg Melon
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.163mg Melon
Folate 6µg 8µg Melon
Vitamin K 2.5µg Melon
Saturated Fat 0.067g 0.025g Melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.075g 0.002g Prickly pear
Polyunsaturated fat 0.213g 0.039g Prickly pear

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Prickly pear Melon
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
12%
Melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Prickly pear
7%
Melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Melon
Melon 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. Melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169093/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.