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Pomegranate vs. Asian pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pomegranate and Asian pear?

  • Asian pear has less Copper, Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5 than Pomegranate.
  • Pomegranate's daily need coverage for Copper is 12% higher.
  • Pomegranate has 5 times more Vitamin B5 than Asian pear. Pomegranate has 0.377mg of Vitamin B5, while Asian pear has 0.07mg.
  • Asian pear contains less Sugar.

We used Pomegranates, raw and Pears, asian, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3% 21% 11% 53% 9.5% 15% 0.39% 16% 2.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 1.2% 11% 0% 17% 0.55% 4.7% 0% 7.8% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +95%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +216%
Contains more ZincZinc +1650%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +227.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +98.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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.
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 34% 0% 12% 0% 17% 12% 5.5% 23% 17% 0% 41% 29% 4.1%
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 13% 0% 2.4% 0% 2.3% 2.3% 4.1% 4.2% 5.1% 0% 11% 6% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +644.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +430%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +438.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +240.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +264.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +375%
Contains more CholineCholine +49%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 19% 78%
Protein: 1.67 g
Fats: 1.17 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 77.93 g
Other: 0.53 g
11% 88%
Protein: 0.5 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 10.65 g
Water: 88.25 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +234%
Contains more FatsFats +408.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +75.6%
Contains more OtherOther +43.2%
Contains more WaterWater +13.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 32% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.12 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 g
10% 42% 47%
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 +89.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +43.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pomegranate Asian pear
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Pomegranate Asian pear Opinion
Calories 83kcal 42kcal Pomegranate
Protein 1.67g 0.5g Pomegranate
Fats 1.17g 0.23g Pomegranate
Vitamin C 10.2mg 3.8mg Pomegranate
Net carbs 14.7g 7.05g Pomegranate
Carbs 18.7g 10.65g Pomegranate
Magnesium 12mg 8mg Pomegranate
Calcium 10mg 4mg Pomegranate
Potassium 236mg 121mg Pomegranate
Iron 0.3mg 0mg Pomegranate
Sugar 13.67g 7.05g Asian pear
Fiber 4g 3.6g Pomegranate
Copper 0.158mg 0.05mg Pomegranate
Zinc 0.35mg 0.02mg Pomegranate
Phosphorus 36mg 11mg Pomegranate
Sodium 3mg 0mg Asian pear
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.12mg Pomegranate
Manganese 0.119mg 0.06mg Pomegranate
Selenium 0.5µg 0.1µg Pomegranate
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.009mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B2 0.053mg 0.01mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B3 0.293mg 0.219mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.07mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.022mg Pomegranate
Vitamin K 16.4µg 4.5µg Pomegranate
Folate 38µg 8µg Pomegranate
Choline 7.6mg 5.1mg Pomegranate
Saturated Fat 0.12g 0.012g Asian pear
Monounsaturated Fat 0.093g 0.049g Pomegranate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.055g Pomegranate
Tryptophan 0.005mg Asian pear
Threonine 0.013mg Asian pear
Isoleucine 0.014mg Asian pear
Leucine 0.025mg Asian pear
Lysine 0.017mg Asian pear
Methionine 0.006mg Asian pear
Phenylalanine 0.013mg Asian pear
Valine 0.018mg Asian pear
Histidine 0.005mg Asian pear

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pomegranate Asian pear
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
15%
Pomegranate
4%
Asian pear
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Pomegranate
5%
Asian pear

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asian pear
Asian pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asian pear
Asian pear contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Asian pear
Asian pear is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.108g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asian pear
Asian pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Asian pear
Asian pear is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Pomegranate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169134/nutrients
  2. Asian pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168177/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.