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Applesauce vs. Asian pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are applesauce and Asian pears different?

  • Asian pears have more fiber than applesauce.
  • Asian pears have less sugar.

Applesauce, canned, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid (includes USDA commodity) and Pears, asian, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 1.2% 6.5% 8.6% 9% 0.82% 2.1% 0.26% 3.3% 1.6%
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 IronIron +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +85.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +120%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +140%
~equal in Calcium ~4mg

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.
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 3.3% 1.7% 3.2% 0% 6.5% 6.9% 1.6% 2.5% 6.2% 0% 1.3% 2.3% 1.2%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +280%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +160.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +800%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +131.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 0.17 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 88.22 g
Other: 0.24 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 ProteinProtein +194.1%
Contains more FatsFats +130%
Contains more OtherOther +54.2%
~equal in Carbs ~10.65g
~equal in Water ~88.25g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 8% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.014 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 -33.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2350%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +292.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Applesauce Asian pear Opinion
Calories 42kcal 42kcal
Protein 0.17g 0.5g Asian pear
Fats 0.1g 0.23g Asian pear
Vitamin C 1mg 3.8mg Asian pear
Net carbs 10.17g 7.05g Applesauce
Carbs 11.27g 10.65g Applesauce
Magnesium 3mg 8mg Asian pear
Calcium 4mg 4mg
Potassium 74mg 121mg Asian pear
Iron 0.23mg 0mg Applesauce
Sugar 9.39g 7.05g Asian pear
Fiber 1.1g 3.6g Asian pear
Copper 0.027mg 0.05mg Asian pear
Zinc 0.03mg 0.02mg Applesauce
Phosphorus 5mg 11mg Asian pear
Sodium 2mg 0mg Asian pear
Vitamin A 29IU 0IU Applesauce
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Applesauce
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.12mg Applesauce
Manganese 0.025mg 0.06mg Asian pear
Selenium 0.3µg 0.1µg Applesauce
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.009mg Applesauce
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.01mg Applesauce
Vitamin B3 0.084mg 0.219mg Asian pear
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.07mg Asian pear
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.022mg Applesauce
Vitamin K 0.5µg 4.5µg Asian pear
Folate 3µg 8µg Asian pear
Choline 2.2mg 5.1mg Asian pear
Saturated Fat 0.008g 0.012g Applesauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.049g Asian pear
Polyunsaturated fat 0.014g 0.055g Asian pear
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.005mg Asian pear
Threonine 0.006mg 0.013mg Asian pear
Isoleucine 0.006mg 0.014mg Asian pear
Leucine 0.01mg 0.025mg Asian pear
Lysine 0.01mg 0.017mg Asian pear
Methionine 0.002mg 0.006mg Asian pear
Phenylalanine 0.005mg 0.013mg Asian pear
Valine 0.008mg 0.018mg Asian pear
Histidine 0.003mg 0.005mg Asian pear
Fructose 5.88g Applesauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Applesauce Asian pear
Low Calories diet Equal
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
3%
Applesauce
4%
Asian pear
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Applesauce
5%
Asian pear

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asian pear
Asian pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asian pear
Asian pear contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Applesauce
Applesauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Applesauce
Applesauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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.
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. Applesauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171695/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.