Prickly pear vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are prickly pear and grapefruit different?
- Prickly pear is higher in magnesium, fiber, and copper; however, grapefruit is richer in vitamin C and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for grapefruit is 19% higher.
- Prickly pear contains 9 times more magnesium than grapefruit. While prickly pear contains 85mg of magnesium, grapefruit contains only 9mg.
- Prickly pear has a lower glycemic index (7) than grapefruit (25).
Prickly pears, raw and Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +844.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +154.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63% |
| Contains more IronIron | +275% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +150% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +71.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +500% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +93.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +125.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +122.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +207.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +116.7% |
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:
0.77 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
10.66 g
Water:
88.06 g
Other:
0.37 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +264.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +343.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.4% |
~equal in
Protein
~0.77g
~equal in
Water
~88.06g
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
0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.036 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +275% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +491.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68.7% |
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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| Vitamin C | 14mg | 31.2mg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 85mg | 9mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3.6g | 1.6g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 58µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.262mg | 5% | |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.032mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 22mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 220mg | 135mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.77g | 2% | |
| Folate | 6µg | 13µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.46mg | 0.204mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.031mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.043mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.053mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.213g | 0.036g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Choline | 7.7mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.51g | 0.14g | 1% |
| Calories | 41kcal | 42kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 0.73g | 0.77g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.97g | 9.06g | N/A |
| Carbs | 9.57g | 10.66g | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.89g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.067g | 0.021g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.075g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.008mg | 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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
5%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Prickly pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prickly pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Prickly pear is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Prickly pear is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.046g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Grapefruit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)