Comparing Nutrients in 1 kilogram Prickly Pears VS Dried Plums

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Prickly Pears	6%	10%	84%
Dried Plums	3%	1%	96%

Macro Nutrients

	Prickly Pears	Dried Plums	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	14% 410kcal	82.8% 2400kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	5.26% 5.1g	3.9% 3.8g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	2.1% 0.67g	2.75% 0.88g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	14.4% 0.23g	10.6% 0.17g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	11% 1.86g	2.6% 0.44g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	73.6% 96g	491% 639g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	526% 381g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	171% 124g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	% 255g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 1.5g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	95% 36g	187% 71g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	13% 7.3g	39% 22g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Prickly Pears	Dried Plums	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	2.22% 20μg	43.3% 390μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	11.7% 0.14mg	42.5% 0.51mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	46% 0.6mg	143% 1.86mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	28.8% 4.6mg	118% 19mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	NA	84.4% 4.2mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	46% 0.6mg	158% 2.05mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	15% 60μg	10% 40μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	156% 140mg	6.67% 6mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	NA	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	NA	28.7% 4.3mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	496% 595μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Prickly Pears	Dried Plums	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	56% 560mg	43% 430mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	89% 0.8mg	312% 2.8mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	1% 40μg	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	37.5% 3mg	116% 9.3mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	202% 850mg	98% 410mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	NA	130% 3mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	34.3% 240mg	99% 690mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	64.7% 2200mg	215% 7320mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	11% 6μg	5.45% 3μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	3.33% 50mg	1.33% 20mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	11% 1.2mg	40% 4.4mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	23.7% 876g	8.36% 309g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Prickly Pears VS Dried Plums per 1 kg

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 kg of Prickly Pears versus 1 kg of Dried Plums to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 kilogram of Prickly Pears vs Dried Plums:

• 1 kilogram of Prickly Pears has 23.3 times more Vitamin C than Dried Plums.
• While 1 kg of Raw Dried Plums contains 19.5 times more Vitamin A, 3.6 times more Vitamin B1, 3.1 times more Vitamin B2, 4.1 times more Vitamin B3 and 3.4 times more Vitamin B6 than Raw Prickly Pears.
• 1 kilogram of Prickly Pears have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin B1
• 1 kilogram of Dried Plums have insufficient amounts of Vitamin C
• Both Raw Prickly Pears as well as Raw Dried Plums have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B9 and Vitamin B12 in one kilogram.

Comparing minerals per 1 kilogram for Prickly Pears vs Dried Plums:

• 1 kilogram of Prickly Pears has 1.3 times more Calcium, 2.1 times more Magnesium and 2.8 times more Water than Dried Plums.
• While 1 kg of Raw Dried Plums contains 3.5 times more Copper, 3.1 times more Iron, 2.9 times more Phosphorus, 3.3 times more Potassium and 3.7 times more Zinc than Raw Prickly Pears.
• 1 kilogram of Prickly Pears lack sufficient amounts of Zinc
• Both Raw Prickly Pears as well as Raw Dried Plums lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in one kilogram.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 kilogram:

• 1 kg of Raw Dried Plums contains 5.9 times more Energy, 6.7 times more Carbohydrate, 2 times more Fiber and 3 times more Protein than Raw Prickly Pears.
• 1 kilogram of Prickly Pears provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Protein
• Both Raw Prickly Pears as well as Raw Dried Plums provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6 in one kilogram.