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Pomegranate vs. Pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pomegranate and Pear different?

  • Pomegranate is higher than Pear in Vitamin K, Copper, Folate, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin C.
  • Pomegranate contains 8 times more Vitamin B5 than Pear. Pomegranate contains 0.377mg of Vitamin B5, while Pear contains 0.049mg.
  • Pear is lower in Sugar.

Pomegranates, raw and Pears, raw types were used in this article.

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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 Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +103.4%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Copper +92.7%
Contains more Manganese +147.9%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Equal in Calcium - 9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 12% 9% 16% 21% 1% 10% 53% 16% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 7% 5% 6% 11% 1% 3% 28% 7% 1%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +103.4%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Copper +92.7%
Contains more Manganese +147.9%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Equal in Calcium - 9

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.
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Pear
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +137.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +458.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +669.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +158.6%
Contains more Folate +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 12% 0% 34% 17% 13% 6% 23% 18% 29% 0% 41%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +137.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +458.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +669.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +158.6%
Contains more Folate +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +363.9%
Contains more Fats +735.7%
Contains more Carbs +22.8%
Contains more Other +71%
Equal in Water - 83.96
2% 19% 78%
Protein: 1.67 g
Fats: 1.17 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 77.93 g
Other: 0.53 g
15% 84%
Protein: 0.36 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 83.96 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more Protein +363.9%
Contains more Fats +735.7%
Contains more Carbs +22.8%
Contains more Other +71%
Equal in Water - 83.96

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.084
41% 32% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.12 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
11% 42% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.094 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.084

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pomegranate 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 Pear Opinion
Net carbs 14.7g 12.13g Pomegranate
Protein 1.67g 0.36g Pomegranate
Fats 1.17g 0.14g Pomegranate
Carbs 18.7g 15.23g Pomegranate
Calories 83kcal 57kcal Pomegranate
Fructose 6.42g Pear
Sugar 13.67g 9.75g Pear
Fiber 4g 3.1g Pomegranate
Calcium 10mg 9mg Pomegranate
Iron 0.3mg 0.18mg Pomegranate
Magnesium 12mg 7mg Pomegranate
Phosphorus 36mg 12mg Pomegranate
Potassium 236mg 116mg Pomegranate
Sodium 3mg 1mg Pear
Zinc 0.35mg 0.1mg Pomegranate
Copper 0.158mg 0.082mg Pomegranate
Manganese 0.119mg 0.048mg Pomegranate
Selenium 0.5µg 0.1µg Pomegranate
Vitamin A 0IU 25IU Pear
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Pear
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.12mg Pomegranate
Vitamin C 10.2mg 4.3mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.012mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B2 0.053mg 0.026mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B3 0.293mg 0.161mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.049mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.029mg Pomegranate
Folate 38µg 7µg Pomegranate
Vitamin K 16.4µg 4.4µg Pomegranate
Tryptophan 0.002mg Pear
Threonine 0.011mg Pear
Isoleucine 0.011mg Pear
Leucine 0.019mg Pear
Lysine 0.017mg Pear
Methionine 0.002mg Pear
Phenylalanine 0.011mg Pear
Valine 0.017mg Pear
Histidine 0.002mg Pear
Saturated Fat 0.12g 0.022g Pear
Monounsaturated Fat 0.093g 0.084g Pomegranate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.094g Pear

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pomegranate Pear
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
16%
Pomegranate
5%
Pear
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Pomegranate
7%
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?
Pear
Pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pear
Pear contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pear
Pear is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.098g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pear
Pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Pear
Pear is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169118/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.