Prickly pear vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between prickly pear and avocadoes
- Prickly pear is richer in magnesium, yet avocadoes are richer in folate, vitamin B6, fiber, copper, vitamin B3, potassium, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for folate for avocadoes is 19% higher.
- Prickly pear contains 3 times more magnesium than avocadoes. Prickly pear contains 85mg of magnesium, while avocadoes contain 29mg.
- Prickly pear contains less saturated fat.
- Prickly pear has a lower glycemic index than avocadoes.
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.
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +250% |
| 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% |
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:
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% |
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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
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.389mg | 28% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.075g | 9.799g | 24% |
| Fats | 0.51g | 14.66g | 22% |
| Folate | 6µg | 81µg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 21µg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.257mg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 2.07mg | 14% | |
| Magnesium | 85mg | 29mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3.6g | 6.7g | 12% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.19mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.213g | 1.816g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.067g | 2.126g | 9% |
| Potassium | 220mg | 485mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.46mg | 1.738mg | 8% |
| Calories | 41kcal | 160kcal | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.142mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.13mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.64mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 52mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 10mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.067mg | 4% |
| Protein | 0.73g | 2g | 3% |
| Choline | 14.2mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.55mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 9.57g | 8.53g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.97g | 1.83g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.66g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.11g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.143mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.132mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.111g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A |
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Prickly pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prickly pear contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Prickly pear is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.059g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prickly pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Prickly pear is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Avocado is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)