Nopales vs. Borage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Nopales and Borage?
- Nopales are richer in Calcium, yet Borage is richer in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Vitamin B2, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
- Borage's daily need coverage for Iron is 34% higher.
- Nopales have 2 times more Calcium than Borage. Nopales have 164mg of Calcium, while Borage has 93mg.
We used Nopales, raw and Borage, 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.
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Calcium
+76.3%
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Sodium
-73.8%
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Zinc
+25%
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Manganese
+30.9%
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Iron
+459.3%
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Phosphorus
+231.3%
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Potassium
+82.9%
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Copper
+150%
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Selenium
+28.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 52
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Calcium
+76.3%
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Sodium
-73.8%
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Zinc
+25%
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Manganese
+30.9%
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Iron
+459.3%
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Phosphorus
+231.3%
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Potassium
+82.9%
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Copper
+150%
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Selenium
+28.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 52
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.
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Vitamin B5
+307.3%
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Vitamin A
+819%
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Vitamin C
+276.3%
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Vitamin B1
+400%
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Vitamin B2
+265.9%
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Vitamin B3
+119.5%
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Vitamin B6
+20%
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Folate
+333.3%
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Vitamin B5
+307.3%
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Vitamin A
+819%
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Vitamin C
+276.3%
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Vitamin B1
+400%
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Vitamin B2
+265.9%
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Vitamin B3
+119.5%
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Vitamin B6
+20%
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Folate
+333.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+36.4%
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Fats
+677.8%
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+26.3%
Equal in Carbs - 3.06
Equal in Water - 93
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Protein
+36.4%
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Fats
+677.8%
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+26.3%
Equal in Carbs - 3.06
Equal in Water - 93
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-90.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1072.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+118%
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Saturated Fat
-90.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1072.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+118%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.13g | 3.06g |
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| Protein | 1.32g | 1.8g |
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| Fats | 0.09g | 0.7g |
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| Carbs | 3.33g | 3.06g |
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| Calories | 16kcal | 21kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.15g |
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| Fiber | 2.2g |
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| Calcium | 164mg | 93mg |
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| Iron | 0.59mg | 3.3mg |
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| Magnesium | 52mg | 52mg | |
| Phosphorus | 16mg | 53mg |
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| Potassium | 257mg | 470mg |
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| Sodium | 21mg | 80mg |
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| Zinc | 0.25mg | 0.2mg |
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| Copper | 0.052mg | 0.13mg |
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| Manganese | 0.457mg | 0.349mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 457IU | 4200IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 23µg | 210µg |
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| Vitamin C | 9.3mg | 35mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.041mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.41mg | 0.9mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.167mg | 0.041mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.084mg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 13µg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.014mg |
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| Threonine | 0.04mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.049mg |
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| Leucine | 0.077mg |
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| Lysine | 0.059mg |
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| Methionine | 0.015mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg |
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| Valine | 0.059mg |
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| Histidine | 0.025mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.016g | 0.17g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.018g | 0.211g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.109g |
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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
10%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nopales contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nopales is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.154g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Borage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Borage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Borage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Borage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)