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Pear vs. Nectarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pear and Nectarine

  • Pear has more Fiber, while Nectarine has more Vitamin B3.
  • Pear contains 2 times more Fiber than Nectarine. While Pear contains 3.1g of Fiber, Nectarine contains only 1.7g.
  • The amount of Sugar in Nectarine is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pears, raw and Nectarines, 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.
Pear
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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 6.4% 1.8% 18% 11% 29% 4.6% 11% 0% 7% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73.3%
Contains more IronIron +55.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +70%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +116.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.086mg

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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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% 1.5% 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 18% 20% 15% 0% 8.5% 6.2% 21% 11% 5.8% 0% 5.5% 3.8% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1228%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +541.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +598.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +277.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +21.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.027mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pear
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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: 1.06 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 10.55 g
Water: 87.59 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +194.4%
Contains more FatsFats +128.6%
Contains more OtherOther +54.8%
~equal in Water ~87.59g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pear
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11% 42% 47%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.094 g
11% 39% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.113 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -12%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.088g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pear
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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
62% 20% 17%
Starch: 0.07 g
Sucrose: 4.87 g
Glucose: 1.57 g
Fructose: 1.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +65.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +368.6%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +585.9%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Nectarine
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pear Nectarine Opinion
Calories 57kcal 44kcal Pear
Protein 0.36g 1.06g Nectarine
Fats 0.14g 0.32g Nectarine
Vitamin C 4.3mg 5.4mg Nectarine
Net carbs 12.13g 8.85g Pear
Carbs 15.23g 10.55g Pear
Magnesium 7mg 9mg Nectarine
Calcium 9mg 6mg Pear
Potassium 116mg 201mg Nectarine
Iron 0.18mg 0.28mg Nectarine
Sugar 9.75g 7.89g Nectarine
Fiber 3.1g 1.7g Pear
Copper 0.082mg 0.086mg Nectarine
Zinc 0.1mg 0.17mg Nectarine
Starch 0.07g Nectarine
Phosphorus 12mg 26mg Nectarine
Sodium 1mg 0mg Nectarine
Vitamin A 25IU 332IU Nectarine
Vitamin A 1µg 17µg Nectarine
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.77mg Nectarine
Manganese 0.048mg 0.054mg Nectarine
Selenium 0.1µg 0µg Pear
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.034mg Nectarine
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.027mg Nectarine
Vitamin B3 0.161mg 1.125mg Nectarine
Vitamin B5 0.049mg 0.185mg Nectarine
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.025mg Pear
Vitamin K 4.4µg 2.2µg Pear
Folate 7µg 5µg Pear
Choline 5.1mg 6.2mg Nectarine
Saturated Fat 0.022g 0.025g Pear
Monounsaturated Fat 0.084g 0.088g Nectarine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.094g 0.113g Nectarine
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.005mg Nectarine
Threonine 0.011mg 0.009mg Pear
Isoleucine 0.011mg 0.009mg Pear
Leucine 0.019mg 0.014mg Pear
Lysine 0.017mg 0.016mg Pear
Methionine 0.002mg 0.006mg Nectarine
Phenylalanine 0.011mg 0.021mg Nectarine
Valine 0.017mg 0.013mg Pear
Histidine 0.002mg 0.008mg Nectarine
Fructose 6.42g 1.37g Pear

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pear
Pear is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pear
Pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Pear
Pear is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nectarine
Nectarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nectarine
Nectarine contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nectarine
Nectarine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nectarine
Nectarine is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Nectarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169914/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.