Asian pear vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Asian pears and apple
- Asian pears contain 2 times more Fiber than apple. While Asian pears contain 3.6g of Fiber, apple contains only 2.4g.
- The amount of sugar in Asian pears is lower.
- Asian pears have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of Asian pears is 18, while the glycemic index of apple is 36.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pears, asian, raw and Apples, raw, with skin.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +60% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +85.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +71.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
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.
| 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% |
| 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% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.5 g
Fats:
0.23 g
Carbs:
10.65 g
Water:
88.25 g
Other:
0.37 g
Protein:
0.26 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
13.81 g
Water:
85.56 g
Other:
0.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +92.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +35.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +85% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29.7% |
~equal in
Water
~85.56g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.055 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.051 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -57.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +600% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.051g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 42kcal | 52kcal |
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| Protein | 0.5g | 0.26g |
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| Fats | 0.23g | 0.17g |
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| Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 4.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 7.05g | 11.41g |
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| Carbs | 10.65g | 13.81g |
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 5mg |
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| Calcium | 4mg | 6mg |
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| Potassium | 121mg | 107mg |
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| Iron | 0mg | 0.12mg |
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| Sugar | 7.05g | 10.39g |
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| Fiber | 3.6g | 2.4g |
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| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.027mg |
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| Zinc | 0.02mg | 0.04mg |
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| Starch | 0.05g |
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| Phosphorus | 11mg | 11mg | |
| Sodium | 0mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 54IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.18mg |
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| Manganese | 0.06mg | 0.035mg |
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| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.009mg | 0.017mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.01mg | 0.026mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.219mg | 0.091mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.07mg | 0.061mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.022mg | 0.041mg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.5µg | 2.2µg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 3µg |
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| Choline | 5.1mg | 3.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.012g | 0.028g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.049g | 0.007g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.055g | 0.051g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.005mg | 0.001mg |
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| Threonine | 0.013mg | 0.006mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.014mg | 0.006mg |
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| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0.013mg |
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| Lysine | 0.017mg | 0.012mg |
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| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0.001mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.013mg | 0.006mg |
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| Valine | 0.018mg | 0.012mg |
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| Histidine | 0.005mg | 0.005mg | |
| Fructose | 5.9g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asian pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asian pear contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Asian pear is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asian pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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