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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 from 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 61% 17% 19% 11% 27% 3.3% 10% 0.65% 0% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 5.4% 17% 14% 22% 0% 6.4% 0.13% 15% 0%
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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 47% 2.6% 0% 0% 3.5% 14% 8.6% 0% 14% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 27% 2.4% 0% 0% 7.5% 4.6% 1.9% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin A ~40IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 88%
Protein: 0.73 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 87.55 g
Other: 1.64 g
20% 79%
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%
~equal in Water ~78.94g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.067 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.213 g
32% 8% 59%
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.
Prickly pear Crabapple (Malus)
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Prickly pear Crabapple (Malus) Opinion
Calories 41kcal 76kcal Crabapple (Malus)
Protein 0.73g 0.4g Prickly pear
Fats 0.51g 0.3g Prickly pear
Vitamin C 14mg 8mg Prickly pear
Net carbs 5.97g 19.95g Crabapple (Malus)
Carbs 9.57g 19.95g Crabapple (Malus)
Magnesium 85mg 7mg Prickly pear
Calcium 56mg 18mg Prickly pear
Potassium 220mg 194mg Prickly pear
Iron 0.3mg 0.36mg Crabapple (Malus)
Fiber 3.6g Prickly pear
Copper 0.08mg 0.067mg Prickly pear
Zinc 0.12mg Prickly pear
Phosphorus 24mg 15mg Prickly pear
Sodium 5mg 1mg Crabapple (Malus)
Vitamin A 43IU 40IU Prickly pear
Vitamin A 2µg 2µg
Manganese 0.115mg Crabapple (Malus)
Selenium 0.6µg Prickly pear
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.03mg Crabapple (Malus)
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.02mg Prickly pear
Vitamin B3 0.46mg 0.1mg Prickly pear
Vitamin B6 0.06mg Prickly pear
Folate 6µg Prickly pear
Saturated Fat 0.067g 0.048g Crabapple (Malus)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.075g 0.012g Prickly pear
Polyunsaturated fat 0.213g 0.088g Prickly pear
Tryptophan 0.004mg Crabapple (Malus)
Threonine 0.014mg Crabapple (Malus)
Isoleucine 0.016mg Crabapple (Malus)
Leucine 0.025mg Crabapple (Malus)
Lysine 0.025mg Crabapple (Malus)
Methionine 0.004mg Crabapple (Malus)
Phenylalanine 0.011mg Crabapple (Malus)
Valine 0.019mg Crabapple (Malus)
Histidine 0.006mg Crabapple (Malus)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Prickly pear Crabapple (Malus)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Prickly pear
3%
Crabapple (Malus)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Prickly pear
8%
Crabapple (Malus)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crabapple (Malus)
Crabapple (Malus) contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crabapple (Malus)
Crabapple (Malus) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crabapple (Malus)
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 ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Prickly pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167750/nutrients
  2. Crabapple (Malus) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171721/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.