Prickly pear vs. Custard apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between prickly pear and custard apple
- Prickly pear has more magnesium; however, custard apple is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin B1, and iron.
- Prickly pear covers your daily need for magnesium, 16% more than custard apple.
- Prickly pear has 2 times more calcium than custard apple. While prickly pear has 56mg of calcium, custard apple has only 30mg.
- The glycemic index of custard apple is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Prickly pears, raw and Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart), 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 | +372.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +86.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +73.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +136.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20% |
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 FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +37.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +471.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +268.3% |
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:
1.7 g
Fats:
0.6 g
Carbs:
25.2 g
Water:
71.5 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +64% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +132.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +163.3% |
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
0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
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 | 18mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.221mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 19.2mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.08mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 9.57g | 25.2g | 5% |
| Potassium | 220mg | 382mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.71mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3.6g | 2.4g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.135mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
| Calories | 41kcal | 101kcal | 3% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 30mg | 3% |
| Protein | 0.73g | 1.7g | 2% |
| Folate | 6µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.213g | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.067g | 0.231g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.51g | 0.6g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.97g | 22.8g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.46mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.075g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.007mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.004mg | 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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Prickly pear is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.164g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prickly pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Prickly pear is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard apple contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Custard apple 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 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 ($)