Prickly pear vs. Mulberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between prickly pear and mulberries?
- Prickly pear is higher in magnesium and fiber, yet mulberries are higher in vitamin C and iron.
- Mulberries' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 25% more.
- Prickly pear has 5 times more magnesium than mulberries. While prickly pear has 85mg of magnesium, mulberries have only 18mg.
- The glycemic index of prickly pear is lower.
We used Prickly pears, raw and Mulberries, raw types 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 | +372.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +43.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +33.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +516.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +58.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +107.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +68.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34.8% |
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:
1.44 g
Fats:
0.39 g
Carbs:
9.8 g
Water:
87.68 g
Other:
0.69 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +30.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +137.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +97.3% |
~equal in
Carbs
~9.8g
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Water
~87.68g
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
0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.041 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.207 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +82.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.7% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.207g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 14mg | 36.4mg | 25% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 1.85mg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 85mg | 18mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3.6g | 1.7g | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 7.8µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.101mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 38mg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.3mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 56mg | 39mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 220mg | 194mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.46mg | 0.62mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.73g | 1.44g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.029mg | 1% |
| Calories | 41kcal | 43kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.51g | 0.39g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.97g | 8.1g | N/A |
| Carbs | 9.57g | 9.8g | 0% |
| Sugar | 8.1g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Folate | 6µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.067g | 0.027g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.075g | 0.041g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.213g | 0.207g | 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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Prickly pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prickly pear contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
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 - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mulberry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mulberry 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 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.