Prickly pear vs. Sour cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are prickly pear and sour cherries different?
- Prickly pear has more magnesium, vitamin C, and fiber than sour cherries.
- Daily need coverage for magnesium for prickly pear is 18% higher.
- Prickly pear contains 47 times more vitamin C than sour cherries. While prickly pear contains 14mg of vitamin C, sour cherries contain only 0.3mg.
- Prickly pear has a lower glycemic index (7) than sour cherries (41).
Prickly pears, raw and Cherries, sour, canned, water pack, drained are the varieties 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 | +962.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +409.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +91.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +71.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +113.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20% |
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 | +4566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +76.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +78.6% |
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:
0.69 g
Fats:
0.21 g
Carbs:
10.45 g
Water:
88.31 g
Other:
0.34 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +142.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +382.4% |
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Protein
~0.69g
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Carbs
~10.45g
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Water
~88.31g
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Magnesium | 85mg | 8mg | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 0.3mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3.6g | 1.2g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 56mg | 11mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.64mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.79g | 3% | |
| Potassium | 220mg | 115mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.059mg | 3% | |
| Folate | 6µg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.047mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.213g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.041mg | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.46mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.025mg | 1% |
| Calories | 41kcal | 42kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 0.73g | 0.69g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.51g | 0.21g | 0% |
| Carbs | 9.57g | 10.45g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.97g | 9.25g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.99g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.065mg | 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%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sour cherry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sour cherry contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sour cherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.067g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Prickly pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prickly pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Prickly pear is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.