Quince vs. Prickly pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between quince and prickly pear
- Quince has more copper; however, prickly pear is higher in magnesium and fiber.
- Prickly pear covers your daily need for magnesium, 18% more than quince.
- Quince has 2 times more copper than prickly pear. While quince has 0.13mg of copper, prickly pear has only 0.08mg.
- The glycemic index of quince is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Quinces, raw and Prickly pears, 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +133.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +62.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +962.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +409.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +200% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +130% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.4 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
15.3 g
Water:
83.8 g
Other:
0.4 g
Protein:
0.73 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
9.57 g
Water:
87.55 g
Other:
1.64 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +59.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +82.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +410% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +310% |
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Water
~87.55g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.067 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.213 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +108.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +326% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 85mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 3.6g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.08mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 56mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 0.3mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.081mg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 15.3g | 9.57g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.46mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Calories | 57kcal | 41kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.014mg | 1% |
| Folate | 3µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 17mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 0.73g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.04mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 220mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.51g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.213g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.4g | 5.97g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.01g | 0.067g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.036g | 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
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quince contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quince is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.057g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prickly pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Prickly pear is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Prickly pear is relatively richer in minerals
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.