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Prickly pear vs. Gooseberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Prickly pear and Gooseberry

  • Prickly pear is richer in Magnesium, yet Gooseberry is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Magnesium from Prickly pear is 18% higher.
  • Prickly pear contains 2 times more Calcium than Gooseberry. Prickly pear contains 56mg of Calcium, while Gooseberry contains 25mg.

Food types used in this article are Prickly pears, raw and Gooseberries, 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 7.1% 7.5% 17% 12% 23% 3.3% 12% 0.13% 19% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +750%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +124%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
~equal in Potassium ~198mg
~equal in Iron ~0.31mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.12mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.6µg

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 92% 17% 7.4% 0% 10% 6.9% 5.6% 17% 18% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +574.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~6µg
~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
10% 88%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 10.18 g
Water: 87.87 g
Other: 0.49 g
Contains more OtherOther +234.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.5%
Contains more FatsFats +13.7%
~equal in Carbs ~10.18g
~equal in Water ~87.87g

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
9% 13% 78%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.317 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +47.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -43.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +48.8%

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 Gooseberry
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Prickly pear Gooseberry Opinion
Calories 41kcal 44kcal Gooseberry
Protein 0.73g 0.88g Gooseberry
Fats 0.51g 0.58g Gooseberry
Vitamin C 14mg 27.7mg Gooseberry
Net carbs 5.97g 5.88g Prickly pear
Carbs 9.57g 10.18g Gooseberry
Magnesium 85mg 10mg Prickly pear
Calcium 56mg 25mg Prickly pear
Potassium 220mg 198mg Prickly pear
Iron 0.3mg 0.31mg Gooseberry
Fiber 3.6g 4.3g Gooseberry
Copper 0.08mg 0.07mg Prickly pear
Zinc 0.12mg 0.12mg
Phosphorus 24mg 27mg Gooseberry
Sodium 5mg 1mg Gooseberry
Vitamin A 43IU 290IU Gooseberry
Vitamin A 2µg 15µg Gooseberry
Vitamin E 0.37mg Gooseberry
Manganese 0.144mg Gooseberry
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.04mg Gooseberry
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.03mg Prickly pear
Vitamin B3 0.46mg 0.3mg Prickly pear
Vitamin B5 0.286mg Gooseberry
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.08mg Gooseberry
Folate 6µg 6µg
Saturated Fat 0.067g 0.038g Gooseberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.075g 0.051g Prickly pear
Polyunsaturated fat 0.213g 0.317g Gooseberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Prickly pear Gooseberry
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
14%
Gooseberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Prickly pear
10%
Gooseberry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry 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 richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Gooseberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173030/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.