Pear vs. Asian pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between pear and Asian pears
- Pear has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pear is 38, while the glycemic index of Asian pears is 18.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Pears, raw and Pears, asian, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +125% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +64% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +400% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +14.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +13.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +42.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.36 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
15.23 g
Water:
83.96 g
Other:
0.31 g
Protein:
0.5 g
Fats:
0.23 g
Carbs:
10.65 g
Water:
88.25 g
Other:
0.37 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +43% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +64.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.4% |
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Water
~88.25g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.022 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.094 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.012 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.055 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +71.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +70.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -45.5% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fructose | 6.42g | 8% | |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.05mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.18mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 15.23g | 10.65g | 2% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 3.6g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.029mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.026mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.048mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Calories | 57kcal | 42kcal | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4.3mg | 3.8mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.36g | 0.5g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.14g | 0.23g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.13g | 7.05g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 7mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 116mg | 121mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 9.75g | 7.05g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 12mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.161mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.049mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 4.4µg | 4.5µg | 0% |
| Folate | 7µg | 8µg | 0% |
| Choline | 5.1mg | 5.1mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.022g | 0.012g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.084g | 0.049g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.094g | 0.055g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.011mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.011mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.019mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.017mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.011mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.017mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.002mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pear is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asian pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asian pear contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asian pear is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asian pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Asian pear is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.