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Olive vs. Nopales — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Olive and Nopales?

  • Olive is richer in Iron, Copper, and Vitamin E , yet Nopales are richer in Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin C, Calcium, and Potassium.
  • Olive's daily need coverage for Iron is 34% higher.
  • Nopales contain less Saturated Fat.

We used Olives, ripe, canned (small-extra large) and Nopales, 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.
Olive
3
:
Contains more Iron +459.3%
Contains more Copper +382.7%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Calcium +86.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1200%
Contains more Phosphorus +433.3%
Contains more Potassium +3112.5%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Zinc +13.6%
Contains more Manganese +2185%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 124% 3% 2% 1% 96% 6% 84% 3% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 23% 38% 7% 23% 3% 7% 18% 60% 4%
Contains more Iron +459.3%
Contains more Copper +382.7%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Calcium +86.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1200%
Contains more Phosphorus +433.3%
Contains more Potassium +3112.5%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Zinc +13.6%
Contains more Manganese +2185%

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.
Olive
1
:
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1008.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1013.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +677.8%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +278.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 33% 0% 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 3% 0% 0% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 28% 0% 0% 31% 3% 10% 8% 11% 17% 3% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1008.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1013.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +677.8%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +278.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Olive
3
:
Contains more Fats +11766.7%
Contains more Carbs +88%
Contains more Other +95.6%
Contains more Protein +57.1%
Contains more Water +17.7%
11% 6% 80% 2%
Protein: 0.84 g
Fats: 10.68 g
Carbs: 6.26 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 2.23 g
3% 94%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 94.12 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Fats +11766.7%
Contains more Carbs +88%
Contains more Other +95.6%
Contains more Protein +57.1%
Contains more Water +17.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Olive
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43722.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1722%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
14% 77% 9%
Saturated Fat: 1.415 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.888 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.911 g
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43722.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1722%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Olive Nopales Opinion
Net carbs 3.06g 1.13g Olive
Protein 0.84g 1.32g Nopales
Fats 10.68g 0.09g Olive
Carbs 6.26g 3.33g Olive
Calories 115kcal 16kcal Olive
Sugar 0g 1.15g Olive
Fiber 3.2g 2.2g Olive
Calcium 88mg 164mg Nopales
Iron 3.3mg 0.59mg Olive
Magnesium 4mg 52mg Nopales
Phosphorus 3mg 16mg Nopales
Potassium 8mg 257mg Nopales
Sodium 735mg 21mg Nopales
Zinc 0.22mg 0.25mg Nopales
Copper 0.251mg 0.052mg Olive
Manganese 0.02mg 0.457mg Nopales
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Olive
Vitamin A 403IU 457IU Nopales
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 23µg Nopales
Vitamin E 1.65mg 0mg Olive
Vitamin C 0.9mg 9.3mg Nopales
Vitamin B1 0.003mg 0.012mg Nopales
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.041mg Nopales
Vitamin B3 0.037mg 0.41mg Nopales
Vitamin B5 0.015mg 0.167mg Nopales
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.07mg Nopales
Folate 0µg 3µg Nopales
Vitamin K 1.4µg 5.3µg Nopales
Tryptophan 0.014mg Nopales
Threonine 0.026mg 0.04mg Nopales
Isoleucine 0.031mg 0.049mg Nopales
Leucine 0.05mg 0.077mg Nopales
Lysine 0.032mg 0.059mg Nopales
Methionine 0.012mg 0.015mg Nopales
Phenylalanine 0.029mg 0.049mg Nopales
Valine 0.038mg 0.059mg Nopales
Histidine 0.023mg 0.025mg Nopales
Saturated Fat 1.415g 0.016g Nopales
Monounsaturated Fat 7.888g 0.018g Olive
Polyunsaturated fat 0.911g 0.05g Olive

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Olive Nopales
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
6%
Olive
10%
Nopales
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Olive
23%
Nopales

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Olive
Olive is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nopales
Nopales contains less Sodium (difference - 714mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.399g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Nopales
Nopales is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nopales
Nopales 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 richer in minerals?
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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. Olive - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169094/nutrients
  2. Nopales - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168571/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.