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Pear vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pear and Minestrone

  • Pear has more Fiber, however, Minestrone is richer in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Minestrone's daily need coverage for Sodium is 11% more.
  • Pear contains 8 times more Fiber than Minestrone. Pear contains 3.1g of Fiber, while Minestrone contains 0.4g.
  • Pear contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pears, raw and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water.

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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 Magnesium +133.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Copper +60.8%
Contains more Calcium +55.6%
Contains more Iron +111.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.7%
Contains more Potassium +12.1%
Contains more Zinc +210%
Contains more Manganese +216.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 7% 5% 6% 11% 1% 3% 28% 7% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 15% 3% 10% 12% 34% 9% 17% 20% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Copper +60.8%
Contains more Calcium +55.6%
Contains more Iron +111.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.7%
Contains more Potassium +12.1%
Contains more Zinc +210%
Contains more Manganese +216.7%

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
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Contains more Vitamin C +760%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +3780%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.4%
Contains more Folate +114.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 15% 3% 6% 4% 3% 7% 6% 0% 11%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 59% 0% 0% 2% 6% 5% 8% 9% 10% 12% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +760%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +3780%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.4%
Contains more Folate +114.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +226.8%
Contains more Protein +391.7%
Contains more Fats +642.9%
Contains more Other +287.1%
Equal in Water - 91.33
15% 84%
Protein: 0.36 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 83.96 g
Other: 0.31 g
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Carbs +226.8%
Contains more Protein +391.7%
Contains more Fats +642.9%
Contains more Other +287.1%
Equal in Water - 91.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +245.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +389.4%
11% 42% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.094 g
23% 30% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +245.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +389.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pear Minestrone Opinion
Net carbs 12.13g 4.26g Pear
Protein 0.36g 1.77g Minestrone
Fats 0.14g 1.04g Minestrone
Carbs 15.23g 4.66g Pear
Calories 57kcal 34kcal Pear
Fructose 6.42g Pear
Sugar 9.75g Minestrone
Fiber 3.1g 0.4g Pear
Calcium 9mg 14mg Minestrone
Iron 0.18mg 0.38mg Minestrone
Magnesium 7mg 3mg Pear
Phosphorus 12mg 23mg Minestrone
Potassium 116mg 130mg Minestrone
Sodium 1mg 254mg Pear
Zinc 0.1mg 0.31mg Minestrone
Copper 0.082mg 0.051mg Pear
Manganese 0.048mg 0.152mg Minestrone
Selenium 0.1µg Pear
Vitamin A 25IU 970IU Minestrone
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 49µg Minestrone
Vitamin E 0.12mg Pear
Vitamin C 4.3mg 0.5mg Pear
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.022mg Minestrone
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.018mg Pear
Vitamin B3 0.161mg 0.391mg Minestrone
Vitamin B5 0.049mg 0.14mg Minestrone
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.041mg Minestrone
Folate 7µg 15µg Minestrone
Vitamin K 4.4µg Pear
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.013mg Minestrone
Threonine 0.011mg 0.043mg Minestrone
Isoleucine 0.011mg 0.054mg Minestrone
Leucine 0.019mg 0.098mg Minestrone
Lysine 0.017mg 0.076mg Minestrone
Methionine 0.002mg 0.018mg Minestrone
Phenylalanine 0.011mg 0.064mg Minestrone
Valine 0.017mg 0.074mg Minestrone
Histidine 0.002mg 0.03mg Minestrone
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Pear
Saturated Fat 0.022g 0.23g Pear
Monounsaturated Fat 0.084g 0.29g Minestrone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.094g 0.46g Minestrone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pear Minestrone
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
5%
Pear
9%
Minestrone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Pear
12%
Minestrone

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pear
Pear contains less Sodium (difference - 253mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pear
Pear is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pear
Pear is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.208g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pear
Pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.75g)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Minestrone
Minestrone is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.