Prickly pear vs. Crabapple (Malus) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between prickly pear and crabapple (Malus)
- Prickly pear is richer than crabapple (Malus) in magnesium and vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for magnesium for prickly pear is 19% higher.
- Prickly pear contains 3 times more calcium than crabapple (Malus). Prickly pear contains 56mg of calcium, while crabapple (Malus) contains 18mg.
Food types used in this article are Prickly pears, raw and Crabapples, 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 | +1114.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +211.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
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 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +360% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +114.3% |
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:
0.4 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
19.95 g
Water:
78.94 g
Other:
0.41 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +82.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +70% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +300% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +108.5% |
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Water
~78.94g
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
0.048 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.088 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +525% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +142% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -28.4% |
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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| Magnesium | 85mg | 7mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 3.6g | 14% | |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 8mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.115mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 56mg | 18mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 9.57g | 19.95g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
| Calories | 41kcal | 76kcal | 2% |
| Folate | 6µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.46mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.213g | 0.088g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.73g | 0.4g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.067mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.36mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 220mg | 194mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.51g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.97g | 19.95g | N/A |
| Sodium | 5mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.067g | 0.048g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.075g | 0.012g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.004mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.004mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.006mg | 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
7%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Prickly pear is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Prickly pear is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crabapple (Malus) contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crabapple (Malus) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crabapple (Malus) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)