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Pear vs. Applesauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pear and applesauce

  • Applesauce contains less fiber and copper than pear.
  • Applesauce contains 3 times less copper than pear. Pear contains 0.082mg of copper, while applesauce contains 0.027mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Pears, raw and Applesauce, canned, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid (includes USDA commodity).

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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.
Pear
Pear
8
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 1.2% 6.5% 8.6% 9% 0.82% 2.1% 0.26% 3.3% 1.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +125%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +203.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +233.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +140%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +92%
Contains more IronIron +27.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%

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.
Pear
Pear
6
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% 0.33% 2.4% 0% 3% 6% 3% 2.9% 6.7% 0% 11% 5.3% 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 3.3% 0.33% 3.2% 0% 6.5% 6.9% 1.6% 2.5% 6.2% 0% 1.3% 2.3% 1.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +330%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +780%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~1µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.027mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pear
Pear
4
15% 84%
Protein: 0.36 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 83.96 g
Other: 0.31 g
11% 88%
Protein: 0.17 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 88.22 g
Other: 0.24 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +111.8%
Contains more FatsFats +40%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.1%
Contains more OtherOther +29.2%
~equal in Water ~88.22g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pear
Pear
2
11% 42% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.022 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.094 g
33% 8% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.008 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.014 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +571.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pear
Pear
2
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
12% 25% 63%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.13 g
Glucose: 2.3 g
Fructose: 5.88 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +13%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +59.2%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~5.88g
~equal in Lactose ~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.
Pear Applesauce
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pear Applesauce DV% diff.
Fiber 3.1g 1.1g 8%
Copper 0.082mg 0.027mg 6%
Vitamin C 4.3mg 1mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 0.5µg 3%
Calories 57kcal 42kcal 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.094g 0.014g 1%
Choline 5.1mg 2.2mg 1%
Folate 7µg 3µg 1%
Manganese 0.048mg 0.025mg 1%
Phosphorus 12mg 5mg 1%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.03mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.026mg 1%
Fructose 6.42g 5.88g 1%
Calcium 9mg 4mg 1%
Iron 0.18mg 0.23mg 1%
Magnesium 7mg 3mg 1%
Carbs 15.23g 11.27g 1%
Potassium 116mg 74mg 1%
Protein 0.36g 0.17g 0%
Fats 0.14g 0.1g 0%
Net carbs 12.13g 10.17g N/A
Sugar 9.75g 9.39g N/A
Sodium 1mg 2mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.16mg 0%
Selenium 0.1µg 0.3µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.03mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.161mg 0.084mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.049mg 0.041mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.027mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.022g 0.008g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.084g 0.002g 0%
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.002mg 0%
Threonine 0.011mg 0.006mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.011mg 0.006mg 0%
Leucine 0.019mg 0.01mg 0%
Lysine 0.017mg 0.01mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.011mg 0.005mg 0%
Valine 0.017mg 0.008mg 0%
Histidine 0.002mg 0.003mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pear Applesauce
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
4%
Pear
3%
Applesauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Pear
4%
Applesauce

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pear
Pear is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pear
Pear contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pear
Pear is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Applesauce
Applesauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Applesauce
Applesauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Applesauce
Applesauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Applesauce
Applesauce is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169118/nutrients
  2. Applesauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171695/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.