Prickly pear vs. Cranberries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Prickly pear and Cranberries
- Prickly pear is higher than Cranberries in Magnesium.
- Prickly pear covers your daily Magnesium needs 19% more than Cranberries.
- Prickly pear contains 7 times more Calcium than Cranberries. While Prickly pear contains 56mg of Calcium, Cranberries contain only 8mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Prickly pears, raw and Cranberries, 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 | +1316.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +175% |
| Contains more IronIron | +30.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +118.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +500% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +355.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +46.5% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
0.46 g
Fats:
0.13 g
Carbs:
11.97 g
Water:
87.32 g
Other:
0.12 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +58.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +292.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1266.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.1% |
~equal in
Water
~87.32g
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
0.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.055 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +316.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +287.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -88.1% |
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 price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 41kcal | 46kcal |
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| Protein | 0.73g | 0.46g |
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| Fats | 0.51g | 0.13g |
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| Vitamin C | 14mg | 14mg | |
| Net carbs | 5.97g | 8.37g |
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| Carbs | 9.57g | 11.97g |
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| Magnesium | 85mg | 6mg |
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| Calcium | 56mg | 8mg |
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| Potassium | 220mg | 80mg |
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| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.23mg |
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| Sugar | 4.27g |
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| Fiber | 3.6g | 3.6g | |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.056mg |
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| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.09mg |
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| Phosphorus | 24mg | 11mg |
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| Sodium | 5mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 43IU | 63IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.32mg |
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| Manganese | 0.267mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.012mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.46mg | 0.101mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.057mg |
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| Vitamin K | 5µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 1µg |
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| Choline | 5.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.067g | 0.008g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.075g | 0.018g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.213g | 0.055g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.003mg |
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| Threonine | 0.028mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.033mg |
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| Leucine | 0.053mg |
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| Lysine | 0.039mg |
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| Methionine | 0.003mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.036mg |
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| Valine | 0.045mg |
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| Histidine | 0.018mg |
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| Fructose | 0.67g |
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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%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Prickly pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prickly pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Prickly pear is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberries contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cranberries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.059g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.