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Coconut vs. Prickly pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Coconut and Prickly pear

  • Coconut has more Copper, Iron, Fiber, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Zinc, while Prickly pear has more Magnesium, and Vitamin C.
  • Coconut's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 148% higher.
  • Prickly pear contains 17 times less Selenium than Coconut. Coconut contains 10.1µg of Selenium, while Prickly pear contains 0.6µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Prickly pear is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, coconut meat, raw and Prickly 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 23% 4.2% 31% 91% 145% 30% 48% 2.6% 196% 55%
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 PotassiumPotassium +61.8%
Contains more IronIron +710%
Contains more CopperCopper +443.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +816.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +370.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1583.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +165.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%

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 11% 0% 4.8% 0% 17% 4.6% 10% 18% 12% 0% 0.5% 20% 6.6%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +333.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +324.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 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 +356.2%
Contains more FatsFats +6466.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59.1%
Contains more WaterWater +86.3%
Contains more OtherOther +70.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
94% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 29.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.366 g
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.067 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.213 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1800%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +71.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut Prickly pear Opinion
Calories 354kcal 41kcal Coconut
Protein 3.33g 0.73g Coconut
Fats 33.49g 0.51g Coconut
Vitamin C 3.3mg 14mg Prickly pear
Net carbs 6.23g 5.97g Coconut
Carbs 15.23g 9.57g Coconut
Magnesium 32mg 85mg Prickly pear
Calcium 14mg 56mg Prickly pear
Potassium 356mg 220mg Coconut
Iron 2.43mg 0.3mg Coconut
Sugar 6.23g Prickly pear
Fiber 9g 3.6g Coconut
Copper 0.435mg 0.08mg Coconut
Zinc 1.1mg 0.12mg Coconut
Phosphorus 113mg 24mg Coconut
Sodium 20mg 5mg Prickly pear
Vitamin A 0IU 43IU Prickly pear
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Prickly pear
Vitamin E 0.24mg Coconut
Manganese 1.5mg Coconut
Selenium 10.1µg 0.6µg Coconut
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.014mg Coconut
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.06mg Prickly pear
Vitamin B3 0.54mg 0.46mg Coconut
Vitamin B5 0.3mg Coconut
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.06mg Prickly pear
Vitamin K 0.2µg Coconut
Folate 26µg 6µg Coconut
Choline 12.1mg Coconut
Saturated Fat 29.698g 0.067g Prickly pear
Monounsaturated Fat 1.425g 0.075g Coconut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g 0.213g Coconut
Tryptophan 0.039mg Coconut
Threonine 0.121mg Coconut
Isoleucine 0.131mg Coconut
Leucine 0.247mg Coconut
Lysine 0.147mg Coconut
Methionine 0.062mg Coconut
Phenylalanine 0.169mg Coconut
Valine 0.202mg Coconut
Histidine 0.077mg Coconut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coconut 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
8%
Coconut
7%
Prickly pear
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Coconut
15%
Prickly pear

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 29.631g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut
Coconut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coconut
Coconut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/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.