Cherry vs. Pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cherries and pear
- Cherries have more vitamin A and vitamin C; however, pear is higher in fiber.
- Cherries cover your daily vitamin A needs 25% more than pear.
- Pear contains 2 times less vitamin C than cherries. Cherries contain 10mg of vitamin C, while pear contains 4.3mg.
- The glycemic index of pear is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Cherries, sour, red, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +77.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +49.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +77.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +26.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +133.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 CVitamin C | +132.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +148.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +191.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +51.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +19.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +109.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +177.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +114.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25% |
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Water
~83.96g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.6% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~0.084g
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.094g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +12.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +60.8% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +82.9% |
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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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 64µg | 1µg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 3.1g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 4.3mg | 6% |
| Fructose | 3.51g | 6.42g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.112mg | 0.048mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 4.4µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 0.049mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.104mg | 0.082mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.012mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.32mg | 0.18mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 173mg | 116mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 12.18g | 15.23g | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.044mg | 0.029mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.161mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.026mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 0.36g | 1% |
| Calories | 50kcal | 57kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.14g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 10.58g | 12.13g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 8.49g | 9.75g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 15mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Folate | 8µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Choline | 6.1mg | 5.1mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.068g | 0.022g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.082g | 0.084g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.09g | 0.094g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.002mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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 contains less Sodium?
Pear contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pear is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.046g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pear is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cherry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cherry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)