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Prickly pear vs. Soursop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Prickly pear and Soursop

  • Prickly pear has more Magnesium, however, Soursop has more Vitamin C.
  • Prickly pear's daily need coverage for Magnesium is 15% more.
  • Prickly pear has 4 times more Calcium than Soursop. Prickly pear has 56mg of Calcium, while Soursop has 14mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Prickly pears, raw and Soursop, raw.

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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 15% 4.2% 25% 23% 29% 2.7% 12% 1.8% 0% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +304.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more ZincZinc +20%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.4%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.086mg
~equal in Manganese ~mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.6µg

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 69% 0.12% 1.6% 0% 18% 12% 17% 15% 14% 0% 1% 11% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2050%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +95.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.059mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
17% 81%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 16.84 g
Water: 81.16 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more FatsFats +70%
Contains more OtherOther +134.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +76%
~equal in Water ~81.16g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.067 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.213 g
24% 43% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.09 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.069 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +208.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -23.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +20%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Prickly pear Soursop Opinion
Calories 41kcal 66kcal Soursop
Protein 0.73g 1g Soursop
Fats 0.51g 0.3g Prickly pear
Vitamin C 14mg 20.6mg Soursop
Net carbs 5.97g 13.54g Soursop
Carbs 9.57g 16.84g Soursop
Magnesium 85mg 21mg Prickly pear
Calcium 56mg 14mg Prickly pear
Potassium 220mg 278mg Soursop
Iron 0.3mg 0.6mg Soursop
Sugar 13.54g Prickly pear
Fiber 3.6g 3.3g Prickly pear
Copper 0.08mg 0.086mg Soursop
Zinc 0.12mg 0.1mg Prickly pear
Phosphorus 24mg 27mg Soursop
Sodium 5mg 14mg Prickly pear
Vitamin A 43IU 2IU Prickly pear
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Prickly pear
Vitamin E 0.08mg Soursop
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.07mg Soursop
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.05mg Prickly pear
Vitamin B3 0.46mg 0.9mg Soursop
Vitamin B5 0.253mg Soursop
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.059mg Prickly pear
Vitamin K 0.4µg Soursop
Folate 6µg 14µg Soursop
Choline 7.6mg Soursop
Saturated Fat 0.067g 0.051g Soursop
Monounsaturated Fat 0.075g 0.09g Soursop
Polyunsaturated fat 0.213g 0.069g Prickly pear
Tryptophan 0.011mg Soursop
Lysine 0.06mg Soursop
Methionine 0.007mg Soursop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Prickly pear Soursop
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
12%
Soursop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Prickly pear
11%
Soursop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soursop
Soursop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soursop
Soursop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Soursop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167761/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.