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Nectarine vs. Pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Nectarine and Pear

  • Nectarine has more Vitamin B3, while Pear has more Fiber.
  • Nectarine contains 6 times more Vitamin E than Pear. While Nectarine contains 0.77mg of Vitamin E , Pear contains only 0.12mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Nectarine is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nectarines, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 1.8% 18% 11% 29% 4.6% 11% 0% 7% 0%
Pear
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 2.7% 10% 6.8% 27% 2.7% 5.1% 0.13% 6.3% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73.3%
Contains more IronIron +55.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +70%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +116.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Copper ~0.082mg

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 18% 20% 15% 0% 8.5% 6.2% 21% 11% 5.8% 0% 5.5% 3.8% 3.4%
Pear
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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 14% 1.5% 2.4% 0% 3% 6% 3% 2.9% 6.7% 0% 11% 5.3% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1228%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +541.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +598.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +277.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.026mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 1.06 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 10.55 g
Water: 87.59 g
Other: 0.48 g
Pear
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15% 84%
Protein: 0.36 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 83.96 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +194.4%
Contains more FatsFats +128.6%
Contains more OtherOther +54.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.4%
~equal in Water ~83.96g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 39% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.113 g
Pear
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11% 42% 47%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.094 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -12%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.084g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
62% 20% 17%
Starch: 0.07 g
Sucrose: 4.87 g
Glucose: 1.57 g
Fructose: 1.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Pear
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7% 27% 66%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.71 g
Glucose: 2.6 g
Fructose: 6.42 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +585.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +65.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +368.6%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nectarine Pear Opinion
Calories 44kcal 57kcal Pear
Protein 1.06g 0.36g Nectarine
Fats 0.32g 0.14g Nectarine
Vitamin C 5.4mg 4.3mg Nectarine
Net carbs 8.85g 12.13g Pear
Carbs 10.55g 15.23g Pear
Magnesium 9mg 7mg Nectarine
Calcium 6mg 9mg Pear
Potassium 201mg 116mg Nectarine
Iron 0.28mg 0.18mg Nectarine
Sugar 7.89g 9.75g Nectarine
Fiber 1.7g 3.1g Pear
Copper 0.086mg 0.082mg Nectarine
Zinc 0.17mg 0.1mg Nectarine
Starch 0.07g Nectarine
Phosphorus 26mg 12mg Nectarine
Sodium 0mg 1mg Nectarine
Vitamin A 332IU 25IU Nectarine
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 1µg Nectarine
Vitamin E 0.77mg 0.12mg Nectarine
Manganese 0.054mg 0.048mg Nectarine
Selenium 0µg 0.1µg Pear
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.012mg Nectarine
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.026mg Nectarine
Vitamin B3 1.125mg 0.161mg Nectarine
Vitamin B5 0.185mg 0.049mg Nectarine
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.029mg Pear
Vitamin K 2.2µg 4.4µg Pear
Folate 5µg 7µg Pear
Choline 6.2mg 5.1mg Nectarine
Saturated Fat 0.025g 0.022g Pear
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.084g Nectarine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 0.094g Nectarine
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.002mg Nectarine
Threonine 0.009mg 0.011mg Pear
Isoleucine 0.009mg 0.011mg Pear
Leucine 0.014mg 0.019mg Pear
Lysine 0.016mg 0.017mg Pear
Methionine 0.006mg 0.002mg Nectarine
Phenylalanine 0.021mg 0.011mg Nectarine
Valine 0.013mg 0.017mg Pear
Histidine 0.008mg 0.002mg Nectarine
Fructose 1.37g 6.42g Pear

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nectarine 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
9%
Nectarine
5%
Pear
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Nectarine
7%
Pear

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pear
Pear is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pear
Pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Pear
Pear is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nectarine
Nectarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nectarine
Nectarine contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nectarine
Nectarine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nectarine
Nectarine 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. Nectarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169914/nutrients
  2. Pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169118/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.