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Prickly pear vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Prickly pear and Avocado

  • Prickly pear is richer in Magnesium, yet Avocado is richer in Folate, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Copper, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Avocado is 19% higher.
  • Prickly pear contains 3 times more Magnesium than Avocado. Prickly pear contains 85mg of Magnesium, while Avocado contains 29mg.
  • Prickly pear contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Prickly pears, raw and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties.

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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 61% 17% 19% 11% 27% 3.3% 10% 0.65% 0% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3.6% 43% 21% 63% 17% 22% 0.91% 19% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +193.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +366.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +120.5%
Contains more IronIron +83.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +137.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +433.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +116.7%

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 47% 2.6% 0% 0% 3.5% 14% 8.6% 0% 14% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Avocado
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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 33% 8.8% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +40%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +239.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +378.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +277.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +328.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1250%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 88%
Protein: 0.73 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 87.55 g
Other: 1.64 g
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.2%
Contains more WaterWater +19.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +174%
Contains more FatsFats +2774.5%
~equal in Other ~1.58g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.067 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.213 g
15% 71% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.816 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +12965.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +752.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Prickly pear Avocado
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Prickly pear Avocado Opinion
Calories 41kcal 160kcal Avocado
Protein 0.73g 2g Avocado
Fats 0.51g 14.66g Avocado
Vitamin C 14mg 10mg Prickly pear
Net carbs 5.97g 1.83g Prickly pear
Carbs 9.57g 8.53g Prickly pear
Magnesium 85mg 29mg Prickly pear
Calcium 56mg 12mg Prickly pear
Potassium 220mg 485mg Avocado
Iron 0.3mg 0.55mg Avocado
Sugar 0.66g Prickly pear
Fiber 3.6g 6.7g Avocado
Copper 0.08mg 0.19mg Avocado
Zinc 0.12mg 0.64mg Avocado
Starch 0.11g Avocado
Phosphorus 24mg 52mg Avocado
Sodium 5mg 7mg Prickly pear
Vitamin A 43IU 146IU Avocado
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 7µg Avocado
Vitamin E 2.07mg Avocado
Manganese 0.142mg Avocado
Selenium 0.6µg 0.4µg Prickly pear
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.067mg Avocado
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.13mg Avocado
Vitamin B3 0.46mg 1.738mg Avocado
Vitamin B5 1.389mg Avocado
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.257mg Avocado
Vitamin K 21µg Avocado
Folate 6µg 81µg Avocado
Choline 14.2mg Avocado
Saturated Fat 0.067g 2.126g Prickly pear
Monounsaturated Fat 0.075g 9.799g Avocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.213g 1.816g Avocado
Tryptophan 0.025mg Avocado
Threonine 0.073mg Avocado
Isoleucine 0.084mg Avocado
Leucine 0.143mg Avocado
Lysine 0.132mg Avocado
Methionine 0.038mg Avocado
Phenylalanine 0.097mg Avocado
Valine 0.107mg Avocado
Histidine 0.049mg Avocado
Fructose 0.12g Avocado
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g Avocado
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Avocado

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Prickly pear Avocado
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
7%
Prickly pear
33%
Avocado
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Prickly pear
21%
Avocado

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.059g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Avocado
Avocado is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado
Avocado 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. Prickly pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167750/nutrients
  2. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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.