Prickly pear vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between prickly pear and bananas?
- Prickly pear is higher in magnesium, vitamin C, and calcium, yet bananas are higher in vitamin B6.
- Bananas' daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 24% more.
- Prickly pear has 11 times more calcium than bananas. While prickly pear has 56mg of calcium, bananas have only 5mg.
- The glycemic index of prickly pear is lower.
We used Prickly pears, raw and Bananas, raw types 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 | +214.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1020% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +62.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.7% |
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 | +60.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +121.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +21.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +44.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +511.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +233.3% |
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:
1.09 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
22.84 g
Water:
74.91 g
Other:
0.83 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +54.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +97.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +49.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +138.7% |
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
0.112 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.073 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -40.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +134.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +191.8% |
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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.367mg | 24% |
| Magnesium | 85mg | 27mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.27mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.334mg | 7% | |
| Fructose | 4.85g | 6% | |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 8.7mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 5mg | 5% |
| Folate | 6µg | 20µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 9.57g | 22.84g | 4% |
| Potassium | 220mg | 358mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3.6g | 2.6g | 4% |
| Starch | 5.38g | 2% | |
| Choline | 9.8mg | 2% | |
| Calories | 41kcal | 89kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.031mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.73g | 1.09g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.213g | 0.073g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.46mg | 0.665mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.073mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.51g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.97g | 20.24g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 12.23g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.067g | 0.112g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.075g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0% |
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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Prickly pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Prickly pear is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prickly pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Prickly pear is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Banana 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.