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Apple vs. Asian pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Apple and Asian pear

    These are the specific foods used in this comparison Apples, raw, with skin and Pears, asian, 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.
    Apple
    3
    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 1.8% 9.4% 4.5% 9% 1.1% 4.7% 0.13% 4.6% 0%
    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 1.2% 11% 0% 17% 0.55% 4.7% 0% 7.8% 0.55%
    Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
    Contains more IronIron +∞%
    Contains more ZincZinc +100%
    Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
    Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.1%
    Contains more CopperCopper +85.2%
    Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
    Contains more ManganeseManganese +71.4%
    Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
    ~equal in Phosphorus ~11mg

    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.
    Apple
    6
    Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 15% 3.2% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
    Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 13% 0% 2.4% 0% 2.3% 2.3% 4.1% 4.2% 5.1% 0% 11% 6% 2.8%
    Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +21.1%
    Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +50%
    Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +88.9%
    Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +160%
    Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +86.4%
    Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +140.7%
    Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.8%
    Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +104.5%
    Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
    Contains more CholineCholine +50%
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Apple
    1
    14% 86%
    Protein: 0.26 g
    Fats: 0.17 g
    Carbs: 13.81 g
    Water: 85.56 g
    Other: 0.2 g
    11% 88%
    Protein: 0.5 g
    Fats: 0.23 g
    Carbs: 10.65 g
    Water: 88.25 g
    Other: 0.37 g
    Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.7%
    Contains more ProteinProtein +92.3%
    Contains more FatsFats +35.3%
    Contains more OtherOther +85%
    ~equal in Water ~88.25g

    Fat Type Comparison

    Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Apple
    0
    33% 8% 59%
    Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
    Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.051 g
    10% 42% 47%
    Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.012 g
    Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.049 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.055 g
    Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -57.1%
    Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +600%
    ~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.055g

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Apple Asian pear Opinion
    Calories 52kcal 42kcal Apple
    Protein 0.26g 0.5g Asian pear
    Fats 0.17g 0.23g Asian pear
    Vitamin C 4.6mg 3.8mg Apple
    Net carbs 11.41g 7.05g Apple
    Carbs 13.81g 10.65g Apple
    Magnesium 5mg 8mg Asian pear
    Calcium 6mg 4mg Apple
    Potassium 107mg 121mg Asian pear
    Iron 0.12mg 0mg Apple
    Sugar 10.39g 7.05g Asian pear
    Fiber 2.4g 3.6g Asian pear
    Copper 0.027mg 0.05mg Asian pear
    Zinc 0.04mg 0.02mg Apple
    Starch 0.05g Apple
    Phosphorus 11mg 11mg
    Sodium 1mg 0mg Asian pear
    Vitamin A 54IU 0IU Apple
    Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Apple
    Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.12mg Apple
    Manganese 0.035mg 0.06mg Asian pear
    Selenium 0µg 0.1µg Asian pear
    Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.009mg Apple
    Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.01mg Apple
    Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.219mg Asian pear
    Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.07mg Asian pear
    Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.022mg Apple
    Vitamin K 2.2µg 4.5µg Asian pear
    Folate 3µg 8µg Asian pear
    Choline 3.4mg 5.1mg Asian pear
    Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.012g Asian pear
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.049g Asian pear
    Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 0.055g Asian pear
    Tryptophan 0.001mg 0.005mg Asian pear
    Threonine 0.006mg 0.013mg Asian pear
    Isoleucine 0.006mg 0.014mg Asian pear
    Leucine 0.013mg 0.025mg Asian pear
    Lysine 0.012mg 0.017mg Asian pear
    Methionine 0.001mg 0.006mg Asian pear
    Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0.013mg Asian pear
    Valine 0.012mg 0.018mg Asian pear
    Histidine 0.005mg 0.005mg
    Fructose 5.9g Apple

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Apple Asian pear
    Low Calories diet ok
    Low Fats diet ok
    Low Carbs 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
    4%
    Apple
    4%
    Asian pear
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    4%
    Apple
    5%
    Asian pear

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Asian pear
    Asian pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.34g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Asian pear
    Asian pear contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
    Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
    Asian pear
    Asian pear is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Asian pear
    Asian pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
    Which food is cheaper?
    Asian pear
    Asian pear is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
    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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/nutrients
    2. Asian pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168177/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.