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Asian pear vs. Pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Asian pear and Pear

    The food varieties used in the comparison are Pears, asian, raw and 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.
    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%
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    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 2.7% 10% 6.8% 27% 2.7% 5.1% 0.13% 6.3% 0.55%
    Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
    Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
    Contains more ManganeseManganese +25%
    Contains more CalciumCalcium +125%
    Contains more IronIron +∞%
    Contains more CopperCopper +64%
    Contains more ZincZinc +400%
    ~equal in Potassium ~116mg
    ~equal in Phosphorus ~12mg
    ~equal in Selenium ~0.1µg

    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 13% 0% 2.4% 0% 2.3% 2.3% 4.1% 4.2% 5.1% 0% 11% 6% 2.8%
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    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 14% 1.5% 2.4% 0% 3% 6% 3% 2.9% 6.7% 0% 11% 5.3% 2.8%
    Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36%
    Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.9%
    Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%
    Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +13.2%
    Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.3%
    Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +160%
    Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.8%
    ~equal in Vitamin E ~0.12mg
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin K ~4.4µg
    ~equal in Choline ~5.1mg

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    11% 88%
    Protein: 0.5 g
    Fats: 0.23 g
    Carbs: 10.65 g
    Water: 88.25 g
    Other: 0.37 g
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    15% 84%
    Protein: 0.36 g
    Fats: 0.14 g
    Carbs: 15.23 g
    Water: 83.96 g
    Other: 0.31 g
    Contains more ProteinProtein +38.9%
    Contains more FatsFats +64.3%
    Contains more OtherOther +19.4%
    Contains more CarbsCarbs +43%
    ~equal in Water ~83.96g

    Fat Type Comparison

    Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
    10% 42% 47%
    Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.012 g
    Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.049 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.055 g
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    11% 42% 47%
    Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.022 g
    Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.084 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.094 g
    Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -45.5%
    Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +71.4%
    Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +70.9%

    Comparison summary table

    Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
    Asian pear Pear
    Rich in minerals ok
    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 vitamins Equal

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Asian pear Pear Opinion
    Calories 42kcal 57kcal Pear
    Protein 0.5g 0.36g Asian pear
    Fats 0.23g 0.14g Asian pear
    Vitamin C 3.8mg 4.3mg Pear
    Net carbs 7.05g 12.13g Pear
    Carbs 10.65g 15.23g Pear
    Magnesium 8mg 7mg Asian pear
    Calcium 4mg 9mg Pear
    Potassium 121mg 116mg Asian pear
    Iron 0mg 0.18mg Pear
    Sugar 7.05g 9.75g Asian pear
    Fiber 3.6g 3.1g Asian pear
    Copper 0.05mg 0.082mg Pear
    Zinc 0.02mg 0.1mg Pear
    Phosphorus 11mg 12mg Pear
    Sodium 0mg 1mg Asian pear
    Vitamin A 0IU 25IU Pear
    Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Pear
    Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.12mg
    Manganese 0.06mg 0.048mg Asian pear
    Selenium 0.1µg 0.1µg
    Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.012mg Pear
    Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.026mg Pear
    Vitamin B3 0.219mg 0.161mg Asian pear
    Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.049mg Asian pear
    Vitamin B6 0.022mg 0.029mg Pear
    Vitamin K 4.5µg 4.4µg Asian pear
    Folate 8µg 7µg Asian pear
    Choline 5.1mg 5.1mg
    Saturated Fat 0.012g 0.022g Asian pear
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.049g 0.084g Pear
    Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 0.094g Pear
    Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.002mg Asian pear
    Threonine 0.013mg 0.011mg Asian pear
    Isoleucine 0.014mg 0.011mg Asian pear
    Leucine 0.025mg 0.019mg Asian pear
    Lysine 0.017mg 0.017mg
    Methionine 0.006mg 0.002mg Asian pear
    Phenylalanine 0.013mg 0.011mg Asian pear
    Valine 0.018mg 0.017mg Asian pear
    Histidine 0.005mg 0.002mg Asian pear
    Fructose 6.42g Pear

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Asian pear 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%
    Asian pear
    5%
    Pear
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    5%
    Asian pear
    7%
    Pear

    Comparison summary

    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Pear
    Pear is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Asian pear
    Asian pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.7g)
    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 - 0.01g)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Asian pear
    Asian pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
    Which food is cheaper?
    Asian pear
    Asian pear is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    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. Asian pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168177/nutrients
    2. Pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169118/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.