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Banana melon vs. Prickly pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Banana melon and Prickly pear different?

  • Prickly pear has more Magnesium, Fiber, Vitamin C, and Copper than Banana melon.
  • Daily need coverage for Magnesium from Prickly pear is 18% higher.

Melon, banana (Navajo) and Prickly pears, 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 7.1% 3.9% 12% 7.9% 12% 3.8% 3.9% 1.4% 4.7% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 61% 17% 19% 11% 27% 3.3% 10% 0.65% 0% 3.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +750%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +330.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.1%
Contains more IronIron +42.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +128.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +166.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50%

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 27% 0% 0% 0% 5% 4.2% 8.6% 4.2% 12% 0% 12% 15% 0%
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 47% 2.6% 0% 0% 3.5% 14% 8.6% 0% 14% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +72.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.46mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 95%
Protein: 0.84 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 4.06 g
Water: 94.66 g
Other: 0.24 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 ProteinProtein +15.1%
Contains more FatsFats +155%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +135.7%
Contains more OtherOther +583.3%
~equal in Water ~87.55g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Banana melon Prickly pear Opinion
Calories 21kcal 41kcal Prickly pear
Protein 0.84g 0.73g Banana melon
Fats 0.2g 0.51g Prickly pear
Vitamin C 8.1mg 14mg Prickly pear
Net carbs 3.76g 5.97g Prickly pear
Carbs 4.06g 9.57g Prickly pear
Magnesium 10mg 85mg Prickly pear
Calcium 13mg 56mg Prickly pear
Potassium 140mg 220mg Prickly pear
Iron 0.21mg 0.3mg Prickly pear
Sugar 3.36g Prickly pear
Fiber 0.3g 3.6g Prickly pear
Copper 0.035mg 0.08mg Prickly pear
Zinc 0.14mg 0.12mg Banana melon
Phosphorus 9mg 24mg Prickly pear
Sodium 11mg 5mg Prickly pear
Vitamin A 43IU Prickly pear
Vitamin A 2µg Prickly pear
Manganese 0.036mg Banana melon
Selenium 0.4µg 0.6µg Prickly pear
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.014mg Banana melon
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.06mg Prickly pear
Vitamin B3 0.46mg 0.46mg
Vitamin B5 0.07mg Banana melon
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.06mg Prickly pear
Vitamin K 4.9µg Banana melon
Folate 20µg 6µg Banana melon
Saturated Fat 0.067g Banana melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.075g Prickly pear
Polyunsaturated fat 0.213g Prickly pear
Fructose 2.06g Banana melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Banana melon Prickly 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
7%
Banana melon
7%
Prickly pear
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Banana melon
15%
Prickly pear

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana melon
Banana melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana melon
Banana melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.067g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana melon
Banana melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Banana melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167629/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.