Prickly pear vs. Cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between prickly pear and cherries
- Prickly pear has more magnesium and fiber; however, cherries are richer in vitamin A.
- Cherries cover your daily vitamin A needs 25% more than prickly pear.
- Cherries have 9 times less magnesium than prickly pear. Prickly pear has 85mg of magnesium, while cherries have 9mg.
- Cherries have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cherries is 22, while the glycemic index of prickly pear is 7.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Prickly pears, raw and Cherries, sour, red, raw.
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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 | +844.4% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +250% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.2% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +20% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +30% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -40% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36.4% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3100% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +114.3% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
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 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
12.18 g
Water:
86.13 g
Other:
0.39 g
Contains more FatsFats | +70% |
Contains more OtherOther | +320.5% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +37% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +27.3% |
~equal in
Water
~86.13g
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
0.068 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.09 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +136.7% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.068g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.082g
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 Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Magnesium | 85mg | 9mg | 18% |
Fiber | 3.6g | 1.6g | 8% |
Vitamin A | 2µg | 64µg | 7% |
Manganese | 0.112mg | 5% | |
Calcium | 56mg | 16mg | 4% |
Fructose | 3.51g | 4% | |
Vitamin C | 14mg | 10mg | 4% |
Copper | 0.08mg | 0.104mg | 3% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 3% | |
Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 2% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
Carbs | 9.57g | 12.18g | 1% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.213g | 0.09g | 1% |
Choline | 6.1mg | 1% | |
Folate | 6µg | 8µg | 1% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.044mg | 1% |
Selenium | 0.6µg | 0µg | 1% |
Phosphorus | 24mg | 15mg | 1% |
Protein | 0.73g | 1g | 1% |
Potassium | 220mg | 173mg | 1% |
Calories | 41kcal | 50kcal | 0% |
Fats | 0.51g | 0.3g | 0% |
Net carbs | 5.97g | 10.58g | N/A |
Iron | 0.3mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
Sugar | 8.49g | N/A | |
Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
Sodium | 5mg | 3mg | 0% |
Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0% | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.46mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.067g | 0.068g | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.075g | 0.082g | 0% |
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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
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9%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%

10%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Prickly pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Prickly pear is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Prickly pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?

Prickly pear is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Prickly pear is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?

Cherry contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Cherry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)