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 for 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.
- Prickly pear has a lower glycemic index than mangosteen.
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.
| 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% |
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 CVitamin C | +382.8% |
| 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% |
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:
0.41 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% |
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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.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Magnesium | 85mg | 13mg | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 2.9mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3.6g | 1.8g | 7% |
| Folate | 6µg | 31µg | 6% |
| Potassium | 220mg | 48mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.102mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 56mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.018mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 9.57g | 17.91g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.054mg | 3% |
| Calories | 41kcal | 73kcal | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.73g | 0.41g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.069mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.46mg | 0.286mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.032mg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.213g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.51g | 0.58g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.97g | 16.11g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.067g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.075g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prickly pear contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prickly pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Prickly pear is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Prickly pear is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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.