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Soursop vs. Prickly pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Soursop and Prickly pear

  • Soursop has more Vitamin C, however, Prickly pear has more Magnesium.
  • Prickly pear's daily need coverage for Magnesium is 15% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Soursop, raw and Prickly pears, 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 Iron +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +26.4%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Magnesium +304.8%
Contains less Sodium -64.3%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Equal in Selenium - 0.6
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 15% 12% 25% 2% 3% 29% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 12% 61% 11% 20% 1% 4% 27% 0% 4%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +26.4%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Magnesium +304.8%
Contains less Sodium -64.3%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Equal in Copper - 0.08
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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Contains more Vitamin C +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.7%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +2050%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.06
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 69% 18% 12% 17% 16% 14% 11% 0% 1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.7%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +2050%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +37%
Contains more Carbs +76%
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Other +134.3%
Equal in Water - 87.55
17% 81%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 16.84 g
Water: 81.16 g
Other: 0.7 g
10% 88%
Protein: 0.73 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 87.55 g
Other: 1.64 g
Contains more Protein +37%
Contains more Carbs +76%
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Other +134.3%
Equal in Water - 87.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +208.7%
24% 43% 33%
Saturated Fat: 0.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.09 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.069 g
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.067 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.213 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +208.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Soursop Prickly pear
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soursop Prickly pear Opinion
Net carbs 13.54g 5.97g Soursop
Protein 1g 0.73g Soursop
Fats 0.3g 0.51g Prickly pear
Carbs 16.84g 9.57g Soursop
Calories 66kcal 41kcal Soursop
Sugar 13.54g Prickly pear
Fiber 3.3g 3.6g Prickly pear
Calcium 14mg 56mg Prickly pear
Iron 0.6mg 0.3mg Soursop
Magnesium 21mg 85mg Prickly pear
Phosphorus 27mg 24mg Soursop
Potassium 278mg 220mg Soursop
Sodium 14mg 5mg Prickly pear
Zinc 0.1mg 0.12mg Prickly pear
Copper 0.086mg 0.08mg Soursop
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin A 2IU 43IU Prickly pear
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Prickly pear
Vitamin E 0.08mg Soursop
Vitamin C 20.6mg 14mg Soursop
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.014mg Soursop
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.06mg Prickly pear
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 0.46mg Soursop
Vitamin B5 0.253mg Soursop
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.06mg Prickly pear
Folate 14µg 6µg Soursop
Vitamin K 0.4µg Soursop
Tryptophan 0.011mg Soursop
Lysine 0.06mg Soursop
Methionine 0.007mg Soursop
Saturated Fat 0.051g 0.067g Soursop
Monounsaturated Fat 0.09g 0.075g Soursop
Polyunsaturated fat 0.069g 0.213g Prickly pear

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Soursop Prickly pear
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
13%
Soursop
8%
Prickly pear
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Soursop
15%
Prickly pear

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soursop
Soursop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soursop
Soursop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Soursop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167761/nutrients
  2. Prickly pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167750/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.