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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
2
:
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +55.6%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +73.3%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +70%
Contains more Manganese +12.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.086
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 2% 11% 7% 12% 18% 0% 5% 29% 8% 0%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +55.6%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +73.3%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +70%
Contains more Manganese +12.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.086

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
3
:
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +1228%
Contains more Vitamin E +541.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +598.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +277.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.027
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 20% 16% 0% 19% 9% 7% 22% 12% 6% 4% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +1228%
Contains more Vitamin E +541.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +598.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +277.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.027

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pear
1
:
Contains more Carbs +44.4%
Contains more Protein +194.4%
Contains more Fats +128.6%
Contains more Other +54.8%
Equal in Water - 87.59
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 Carbs +44.4%
Contains more Protein +194.4%
Contains more Fats +128.6%
Contains more Other +54.8%
Equal in Water - 87.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pear
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -12%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.088
11% 42% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.094 g
11% 39% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -12%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.088

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pear
2
:
Contains more Glucose +65.6%
Contains more Fructose +368.6%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +585.9%
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 Glucose +65.6%
Contains more Fructose +368.6%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +585.9%

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
Net carbs 12.13g 8.85g Pear
Protein 0.36g 1.06g Nectarine
Fats 0.14g 0.32g Nectarine
Carbs 15.23g 10.55g Pear
Calories 57kcal 44kcal Pear
Starch 0.07g Nectarine
Fructose 6.42g 1.37g Pear
Sugar 9.75g 7.89g Nectarine
Fiber 3.1g 1.7g Pear
Calcium 9mg 6mg Pear
Iron 0.18mg 0.28mg Nectarine
Magnesium 7mg 9mg Nectarine
Phosphorus 12mg 26mg Nectarine
Potassium 116mg 201mg Nectarine
Sodium 1mg 0mg Nectarine
Zinc 0.1mg 0.17mg Nectarine
Copper 0.082mg 0.086mg Nectarine
Manganese 0.048mg 0.054mg Nectarine
Selenium 0.1µg 0µg Pear
Vitamin A 25IU 332IU Nectarine
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 17µg Nectarine
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.77mg Nectarine
Vitamin C 4.3mg 5.4mg Nectarine
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
Folate 7µg 5µg Pear
Vitamin K 4.4µg 2.2µg Pear
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
Saturated Fat 0.022g 0.025g Pear
Monounsaturated Fat 0.084g 0.088g Nectarine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.094g 0.113g Nectarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pear Nectarine
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
10%
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.