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Jackfruit vs. Prickly pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between jackfruit and prickly pear

  • Jackfruit has more vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and potassium, while prickly pear has more magnesium and fiber.
  • Jackfruit's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 21% higher.
  • Prickly pear contains 8 times less vitamin B1 than jackfruit. Jackfruit contains 0.105mg of vitamin B1, while prickly pear contains 0.014mg.
  • Prickly pear has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of prickly pear is 7, while the glycemic index of jackfruit is 75.

The food types used in this comparison are Jackfruit, 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 21% 7.2% 40% 8.6% 25% 3.5% 9% 0.26% 5.6% 0%
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 +103.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +193.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +133.3%
Contains more IronIron +30.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.12mg

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 46% 1.7% 6.8% 0% 26% 13% 17% 14% 76% 0% 0% 18% 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% 0.67% 0% 0% 3.5% 14% 8.6% 0% 14% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +448.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~14mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.06mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 23% 73%
Protein: 1.72 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 0.93 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 +135.6%
Contains more FatsFats +25.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +142.9%
Contains more WaterWater +19.2%
Contains more OtherOther +76.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 35% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.195 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.094 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 +106.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +126.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jackfruit Prickly pear DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.06mg 21%
Magnesium 29mg 85mg 13%
Fructose 9.19g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.105mg 0.014mg 8%
Fiber 1.5g 3.6g 8%
Potassium 448mg 220mg 7%
Folate 24µg 6µg 5%
Carbs 23.25g 9.57g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.235mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 0.46mg 3%
Calories 95kcal 41kcal 3%
Calcium 24mg 56mg 3%
Manganese 0.043mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 2%
Protein 1.72g 0.73g 2%
Iron 0.23mg 0.3mg 1%
Starch 1.47g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.094g 0.213g 1%
Saturated fat 0.195g 0.067g 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Fats 0.64g 0.51g 0%
Vitamin C 13.7mg 14mg 0%
Net carbs 21.75g 5.97g N/A
Sugar 19.08g N/A
Copper 0.076mg 0.08mg 0%
Zinc 0.13mg 0.12mg 0%
Phosphorus 21mg 24mg 0%
Sodium 2mg 5mg 0%
Vitamin A 5µg 2µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.06mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.155g 0.075g 0%
Tryptophan 0.034mg 0%
Threonine 0.086mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.069mg 0%
Leucine 0.103mg 0%
Lysine 0.069mg 0%
Methionine 0.034mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.052mg 0%
Valine 0.086mg 0%
Histidine 0.034mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.079g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jackfruit 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
17%
Jackfruit
7%
Prickly pear
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Jackfruit
15%
Prickly pear

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.08g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.128g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is cheaper?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit 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. Jackfruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174687/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.