Prickly pear vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Prickly pear and Apple
- The amount of Magnesium, Vitamin C, and Copper in Prickly pear is higher than in Apple.
- Prickly pear covers your daily Magnesium needs 19% more than Apple.
- Apple has 9 times less Calcium than Prickly pear. Prickly pear has 56mg of Calcium, while Apple has 6mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Prickly pears, raw and Apples, raw, with skin.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1600% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +833.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +105.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +150% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +196.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +200% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +118.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
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 CVitamin C | +204.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +130.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +405.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +46.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +25.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +21.4% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.73 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
9.57 g
Water:
87.55 g
Other:
1.64 g
Protein:
0.26 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
13.81 g
Water:
85.56 g
Other:
0.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +180.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +200% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +720% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +44.3% |
~equal in
Water
~85.56g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.067 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.213 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.051 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +971.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +317.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -58.2% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 41kcal | 52kcal |
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| Protein | 0.73g | 0.26g |
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| Fats | 0.51g | 0.17g |
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| Vitamin C | 14mg | 4.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.97g | 11.41g |
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| Carbs | 9.57g | 13.81g |
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| Magnesium | 85mg | 5mg |
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| Calcium | 56mg | 6mg |
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| Potassium | 220mg | 107mg |
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| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.12mg |
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| Sugar | 10.39g |
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| Fiber | 3.6g | 2.4g |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.027mg |
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| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.04mg |
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| Starch | 0.05g |
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| Phosphorus | 24mg | 11mg |
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| Sodium | 5mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 43IU | 54IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.18mg |
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| Manganese | 0.035mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.017mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.026mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.46mg | 0.091mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.061mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.041mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.2µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 3µg |
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| Choline | 3.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.067g | 0.028g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.075g | 0.007g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.213g | 0.051g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.001mg |
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| Threonine | 0.006mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.006mg |
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| Leucine | 0.013mg |
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| Lysine | 0.012mg |
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| Methionine | 0.001mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.006mg |
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| Valine | 0.012mg |
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| Histidine | 0.005mg |
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| Fructose | 5.9g |
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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
7%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
4%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Prickly pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prickly pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Prickly pear is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Prickly pear is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.