Pomegranate vs. Prickly pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Pomegranate and Prickly pear
- Pomegranate has more Copper, and Folate, however, Prickly pear is higher in Magnesium.
- Prickly pear covers your daily need of Magnesium 17% more than Pomegranate.
- Pomegranate has 6 times more Folate than Prickly pear. While Pomegranate has 38µg of Folate, Prickly pear has only 6µg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pomegranates, raw and Prickly pears, 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +97.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +191.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +608.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +460% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +378.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +533.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +37.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +57% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.67 g
Fats:
1.17 g
Carbs:
18.7 g
Water:
77.93 g
Other:
0.53 g
Protein:
0.73 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
9.57 g
Water:
87.55 g
Other:
1.64 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +128.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +129.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +95.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +209.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.12 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.079 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.067 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.213 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +24% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -44.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +169.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 83kcal | 41kcal |
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| Protein | 1.67g | 0.73g |
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| Fats | 1.17g | 0.51g |
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| Vitamin C | 10.2mg | 14mg |
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| Net carbs | 14.7g | 5.97g |
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| Carbs | 18.7g | 9.57g |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 85mg |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 56mg |
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| Potassium | 236mg | 220mg |
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| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.3mg | |
| Sugar | 13.67g |
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| Fiber | 4g | 3.6g |
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| Copper | 0.158mg | 0.08mg |
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| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.12mg |
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| Phosphorus | 36mg | 24mg |
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| Sodium | 3mg | 5mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 43IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.6mg |
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| Manganese | 0.119mg |
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| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.014mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.053mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.293mg | 0.46mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.075mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin K | 16.4µg |
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| Folate | 38µg | 6µg |
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| Choline | 7.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.12g | 0.067g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.093g | 0.075g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 0.213g |
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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
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7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Prickly pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Prickly pear is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.053g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prickly pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Prickly pear is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomegranate contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pomegranate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.