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Lime vs. Prickly pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Lime and Prickly pear?

  • Lime is richer in Vitamin C, while Prickly pear is higher in Magnesium.
  • Prickly pear's daily need coverage for Magnesium is 19% higher.
  • Prickly pear has 2 times less Vitamin C than Lime. Lime has 29.1mg of Vitamin C, while Prickly pear has 14mg.

We used Limes, raw and Prickly pears, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Lime
Lime
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 9.9% 9% 23% 22% 3% 7.7% 0.26% 1% 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 IronIron +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1316.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +69.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +115.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50%
~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.
Lime
Lime
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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 97% 3% 4.4% 0% 7.5% 4.6% 3.8% 13% 9.9% 0% 1.5% 6% 2.8%
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 CVitamin C +107.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +39.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Lime
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11% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.54 g
Water: 88.26 g
Other: 0.3 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 FatsFats +155%
Contains more OtherOther +446.7%
~equal in Protein ~0.73g
~equal in Carbs ~9.57g
~equal in Water ~87.55g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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23% 20% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.055 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -67.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +294.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +287.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lime Prickly pear Opinion
Calories 30kcal 41kcal Prickly pear
Protein 0.7g 0.73g Prickly pear
Fats 0.2g 0.51g Prickly pear
Vitamin C 29.1mg 14mg Lime
Net carbs 7.74g 5.97g Lime
Carbs 10.54g 9.57g Lime
Magnesium 6mg 85mg Prickly pear
Calcium 33mg 56mg Prickly pear
Potassium 102mg 220mg Prickly pear
Iron 0.6mg 0.3mg Lime
Sugar 1.69g Prickly pear
Fiber 2.8g 3.6g Prickly pear
Copper 0.065mg 0.08mg Prickly pear
Zinc 0.11mg 0.12mg Prickly pear
Phosphorus 18mg 24mg Prickly pear
Sodium 2mg 5mg Lime
Vitamin A 50IU 43IU Lime
Vitamin A 2µg 2µg
Vitamin E 0.22mg Lime
Manganese 0.008mg Lime
Selenium 0.4µg 0.6µg Prickly pear
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.014mg Lime
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.06mg Prickly pear
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.46mg Prickly pear
Vitamin B5 0.217mg Lime
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.06mg Prickly pear
Vitamin K 0.6µg Lime
Folate 8µg 6µg Lime
Choline 5.1mg Lime
Saturated Fat 0.022g 0.067g Lime
Monounsaturated Fat 0.019g 0.075g Prickly pear
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 0.213g Prickly pear
Tryptophan 0.003mg Lime
Lysine 0.014mg Lime
Methionine 0.002mg Lime

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lime 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
12%
Lime
7%
Prickly pear
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Lime
15%
Prickly pear

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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?
Lime
Lime contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lime
Lime is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lime
Lime 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. Lime - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168155/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.