Prickly pear vs. Banana melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Prickly pear and Banana melon different?
- Prickly pear has more Magnesium, Fiber, Vitamin C, and Copper than Banana melon.
- Daily need coverage for Magnesium from Prickly pear is 18% higher.
- Prickly pear contains 12 times more Fiber than Banana melon. While Prickly pear contains 3.6g of Fiber, Banana melon contains only 0.3g.
Prickly pears, raw and Melon, banana (Navajo) are the varieties 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +750% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +330.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +128.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +166.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -54.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.7% |
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 | +72.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +42.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +233.3% |
~equal in
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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:
0.84 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
4.06 g
Water:
94.66 g
Other:
0.24 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +155% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +135.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +583.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.1% |
~equal in
Water
~94.66g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 41kcal | 21kcal |
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| Protein | 0.73g | 0.84g |
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| Fats | 0.51g | 0.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 14mg | 8.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.97g | 3.76g |
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| Carbs | 9.57g | 4.06g |
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| Magnesium | 85mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 56mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 220mg | 140mg |
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| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.21mg |
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| Sugar | 3.36g |
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| Fiber | 3.6g | 0.3g |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.035mg |
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| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.14mg |
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| Phosphorus | 24mg | 9mg |
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| Sodium | 5mg | 11mg |
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| Vitamin A | 43IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.036mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.018mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.46mg | 0.46mg | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.9µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 20µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.067g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.075g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.213g |
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| Fructose | 2.06g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Prickly pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prickly pear contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Prickly pear is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.067g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.