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Prickly pear vs. Pomegranate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Prickly pear and Pomegranate

  • Prickly pear has more Magnesium, however, Pomegranate is higher in Copper, and Folate.
  • Prickly pear covers your daily need of Magnesium 17% more than Pomegranate.
  • Prickly pear has 6 times more Calcium than Pomegranate. While Prickly pear has 56mg of Calcium, Pomegranate has only 10mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Prickly pears, raw and Pomegranates, 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 +460%
Contains more Magnesium +608.3%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Zinc +191.7%
Contains more Copper +97.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.3
Equal in Potassium - 236
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 3% 12% 9% 16% 21% 1% 10% 53% 16% 3%
Contains more Calcium +460%
Contains more Magnesium +608.3%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Zinc +191.7%
Contains more Copper +97.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.3
Equal in Potassium - 236

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +378.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
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% 12% 0% 34% 17% 13% 6% 23% 18% 29% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +378.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Folate +533.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +12.3%
Contains more Other +209.4%
Contains more Protein +128.8%
Contains more Fats +129.4%
Contains more Carbs +95.4%
10% 88%
Protein: 0.73 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 87.55 g
Other: 1.64 g
2% 19% 78%
Protein: 1.67 g
Fats: 1.17 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 77.93 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Water +12.3%
Contains more Other +209.4%
Contains more Protein +128.8%
Contains more Fats +129.4%
Contains more Carbs +95.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +169.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24%
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.067 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.213 g
41% 32% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.12 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +169.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Prickly pear Pomegranate Opinion
Net carbs 5.97g 14.7g Pomegranate
Protein 0.73g 1.67g Pomegranate
Fats 0.51g 1.17g Pomegranate
Carbs 9.57g 18.7g Pomegranate
Calories 41kcal 83kcal Pomegranate
Sugar 13.67g Prickly pear
Fiber 3.6g 4g Pomegranate
Calcium 56mg 10mg Prickly pear
Iron 0.3mg 0.3mg
Magnesium 85mg 12mg Prickly pear
Phosphorus 24mg 36mg Pomegranate
Potassium 220mg 236mg Pomegranate
Sodium 5mg 3mg Pomegranate
Zinc 0.12mg 0.35mg Pomegranate
Copper 0.08mg 0.158mg Pomegranate
Manganese 0.119mg Pomegranate
Selenium 0.6µg 0.5µg Prickly pear
Vitamin A 43IU 0IU Prickly pear
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Prickly pear
Vitamin E 0.6mg Pomegranate
Vitamin C 14mg 10.2mg Prickly pear
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.067mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.053mg Prickly pear
Vitamin B3 0.46mg 0.293mg Prickly pear
Vitamin B5 0.377mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.075mg Pomegranate
Folate 6µg 38µg Pomegranate
Vitamin K 16.4µg Pomegranate
Saturated Fat 0.067g 0.12g Prickly pear
Monounsaturated Fat 0.075g 0.093g Pomegranate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.213g 0.079g Prickly pear

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Prickly pear Pomegranate
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
16%
Pomegranate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Prickly pear
14%
Pomegranate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.053g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Pomegranate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169134/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.