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Loquat vs. Prickly pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Loquat and Prickly pear

  • Loquat has more Vitamin A, while Prickly pear has more Magnesium, Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Prickly pear's daily need coverage for Magnesium is 17% higher.
  • Prickly pear contains 38 times less Vitamin A than Loquat. Loquat contains 76µg of Vitamin A, while Prickly pear contains 2µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Loquats, 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.
Loquat
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 4.8% 23% 11% 13% 1.4% 12% 0.13% 19% 3.3%
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 +20.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +553.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +140%
~equal in Iron ~0.3mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.6µg

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.
Loquat
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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 3.3% 92% 0% 0% 4.8% 5.5% 3.4% 0% 23% 0% 0% 11% 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 AVitamin A +3453.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +155.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Loquat
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12% 87%
Protein: 0.43 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 12.14 g
Water: 86.73 g
Other: 0.5 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 CarbsCarbs +26.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +69.8%
Contains more FatsFats +155%
Contains more OtherOther +228%
~equal in Water ~87.55g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Loquat
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29% 6% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.091 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 -40.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +837.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +134.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Loquat Prickly pear Opinion
Calories 47kcal 41kcal Loquat
Protein 0.43g 0.73g Prickly pear
Fats 0.2g 0.51g Prickly pear
Vitamin C 1mg 14mg Prickly pear
Net carbs 10.44g 5.97g Loquat
Carbs 12.14g 9.57g Loquat
Magnesium 13mg 85mg Prickly pear
Calcium 16mg 56mg Prickly pear
Potassium 266mg 220mg Loquat
Iron 0.28mg 0.3mg Prickly pear
Fiber 1.7g 3.6g Prickly pear
Copper 0.04mg 0.08mg Prickly pear
Zinc 0.05mg 0.12mg Prickly pear
Phosphorus 27mg 24mg Loquat
Sodium 1mg 5mg Loquat
Vitamin A 1528IU 43IU Loquat
Vitamin A 76µg 2µg Loquat
Manganese 0.148mg Loquat
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.014mg Loquat
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.06mg Prickly pear
Vitamin B3 0.18mg 0.46mg Prickly pear
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.06mg Loquat
Folate 14µg 6µg Loquat
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0.067g Loquat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.075g Prickly pear
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 0.213g Prickly pear
Tryptophan 0.005mg Loquat
Threonine 0.015mg Loquat
Isoleucine 0.015mg Loquat
Leucine 0.026mg Loquat
Lysine 0.023mg Loquat
Methionine 0.004mg Loquat
Phenylalanine 0.014mg Loquat
Valine 0.021mg Loquat
Histidine 0.007mg Loquat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Loquat 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
11%
Loquat
7%
Prickly pear
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Loquat
15%
Prickly pear

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Loquat
Loquat contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Loquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169908/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.