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Prickly pear vs. Jackfruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Prickly pear and Jackfruit

  • Prickly pear has more Magnesium, and Fiber, while Jackfruit has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Potassium.
  • Jackfruit's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 21% higher.
  • Jackfruit contains 3 times less Magnesium than Prickly pear. Prickly pear contains 85mg of Magnesium, while Jackfruit contains 29mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Prickly pears, raw and Jackfruit, 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 21% 7.2% 40% 8.6% 25% 3.5% 9% 0.26% 5.6% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +193.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +133.3%
Contains more IronIron +30.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
~equal in Copper ~0.076mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.13mg

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 46% 6.6% 6.8% 0% 26% 13% 17% 14% 76% 0% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +155.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +448.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~13.7mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.055mg
~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
2% 23% 73%
Protein: 1.72 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more WaterWater +19.2%
Contains more OtherOther +76.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +135.6%
Contains more FatsFats +25.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +142.9%

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
44% 35% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.094 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -65.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +126.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +106.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Prickly pear Jackfruit Opinion
Calories 41kcal 95kcal Jackfruit
Protein 0.73g 1.72g Jackfruit
Fats 0.51g 0.64g Jackfruit
Vitamin C 14mg 13.7mg Prickly pear
Net carbs 5.97g 21.75g Jackfruit
Carbs 9.57g 23.25g Jackfruit
Magnesium 85mg 29mg Prickly pear
Calcium 56mg 24mg Prickly pear
Potassium 220mg 448mg Jackfruit
Iron 0.3mg 0.23mg Prickly pear
Sugar 19.08g Prickly pear
Fiber 3.6g 1.5g Prickly pear
Copper 0.08mg 0.076mg Prickly pear
Zinc 0.12mg 0.13mg Jackfruit
Starch 1.47g Jackfruit
Phosphorus 24mg 21mg Prickly pear
Sodium 5mg 2mg Jackfruit
Vitamin A 43IU 110IU Jackfruit
Vitamin A 2µg 5µg Jackfruit
Vitamin E 0.34mg Jackfruit
Manganese 0.043mg Jackfruit
Selenium 0.6µg Prickly pear
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.105mg Jackfruit
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.055mg Prickly pear
Vitamin B3 0.46mg 0.92mg Jackfruit
Vitamin B5 0.235mg Jackfruit
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.329mg Jackfruit
Folate 6µg 24µg Jackfruit
Saturated Fat 0.067g 0.195g Prickly pear
Monounsaturated Fat 0.075g 0.155g Jackfruit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.213g 0.094g Prickly pear
Tryptophan 0.034mg Jackfruit
Threonine 0.086mg Jackfruit
Isoleucine 0.069mg Jackfruit
Leucine 0.103mg Jackfruit
Lysine 0.069mg Jackfruit
Methionine 0.034mg Jackfruit
Phenylalanine 0.052mg Jackfruit
Valine 0.086mg Jackfruit
Histidine 0.034mg Jackfruit
Fructose 9.19g Jackfruit
Omega-3 - ALA 0.079g Jackfruit
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.015g Jackfruit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Prickly pear Jackfruit
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
17%
Jackfruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Prickly pear
12%
Jackfruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.08g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.128g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is cheaper?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Jackfruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174687/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.