Prickly pear vs. Roselle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are prickly pear and roselle different?
- Prickly pear is richer in magnesium, while roselle is higher in calcium and iron.
- Roselle covers your daily need for calcium, 16% more than prickly pear.
- Prickly pear contains 2 times more magnesium than roselle. Prickly pear contains 85mg of magnesium, while roselle contains 51mg.
Prickly pears, raw and Roselle, raw types were 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 | +66.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +283.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +393.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +54.2% |
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 | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +27.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +48.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +600% |
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:
0.96 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
11.31 g
Water:
86.58 g
Other:
0.51 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +221.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +25.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.2% |
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Water
~86.58g
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 56mg | 215mg | 16% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 1.48mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3.6g | 14% | |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 9% | |
| Magnesium | 85mg | 51mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 5% | |
| Folate | 6µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.028mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 37mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.213g | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 14µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.46mg | 0.31mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 9.57g | 11.31g | 1% |
| Calories | 41kcal | 49kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 0.73g | 0.96g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.51g | 0.64g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.97g | 11.31g | N/A |
| Potassium | 220mg | 208mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.011mg | 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
7%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roselle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.067g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roselle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prickly pear contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Prickly pear 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.