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Prickly pear vs. Mangosteen — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Prickly pear and Mangosteen

  • Prickly pear is richer in Magnesium, Vitamin C, Fiber, and Potassium, yet Mangosteen is richer in Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Magnesium from Prickly pear is 17% higher.
  • Prickly pear contains 5 times more Vitamin C than Mangosteen. Prickly pear contains 14mg of Vitamin C, while Mangosteen contains 2.9mg.

Food types used in this article are Prickly pears, raw and Mangosteen, canned, syrup pack.

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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 9.3% 3.6% 4.2% 11% 23% 5.7% 3.4% 0.91% 13% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +553.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +366.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +358.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +75%
~equal in Iron ~0.3mg

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 9.7% 2.1% 0% 0% 14% 12% 5.4% 1.9% 4.2% 0% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +382.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +285.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +416.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.054mg
~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
18% 81%
Protein: 0.41 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 17.91 g
Water: 80.94 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +78%
Contains more OtherOther +925%
Contains more FatsFats +13.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +87.1%
~equal in Water ~80.94g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Prickly pear Mangosteen Opinion
Calories 41kcal 73kcal Mangosteen
Protein 0.73g 0.41g Prickly pear
Fats 0.51g 0.58g Mangosteen
Vitamin C 14mg 2.9mg Prickly pear
Net carbs 5.97g 16.11g Mangosteen
Carbs 9.57g 17.91g Mangosteen
Magnesium 85mg 13mg Prickly pear
Calcium 56mg 12mg Prickly pear
Potassium 220mg 48mg Prickly pear
Iron 0.3mg 0.3mg
Fiber 3.6g 1.8g Prickly pear
Copper 0.08mg 0.069mg Prickly pear
Zinc 0.12mg 0.21mg Mangosteen
Phosphorus 24mg 8mg Prickly pear
Sodium 5mg 7mg Prickly pear
Vitamin A 43IU 35IU Prickly pear
Vitamin A 2µg 2µg
Manganese 0.102mg Mangosteen
Selenium 0.6µg Prickly pear
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.054mg Mangosteen
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.054mg Prickly pear
Vitamin B3 0.46mg 0.286mg Prickly pear
Vitamin B5 0.032mg Mangosteen
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.018mg Prickly pear
Folate 6µg 31µg Mangosteen
Saturated Fat 0.067g Mangosteen
Monounsaturated Fat 0.075g Prickly pear
Polyunsaturated fat 0.213g Prickly pear

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Prickly pear Mangosteen
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
6%
Mangosteen
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Prickly pear
7%
Mangosteen

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mangosteen
Mangosteen is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.067g)
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 vitamins?
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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. Mangosteen - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169090/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.