Prickly pears vs Agave
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Prickly pears, broiled (Northern Plains Indians) is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Prickly pears 91
Agave 135
Protein (g)
Prickly pears 0.390
Agave 0.990
Carbs (g)
Prickly pears 21.6
Agave 32.0
Fat (g)
Prickly pears 0.310
Agave 0.290
Fiber (g)
Prickly pears —
Agave 10.6
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Agave, cooked (Southwest) — 0.990g vs 0.390g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Prickly pears, broiled (Northern Plains Indians) — 91 vs 135 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Prickly pears, broiled (Northern Plains Indians) scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Prickly pears | Agave | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 91 kcal | 135 kcal | -33% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 75.8 g | 65.4 g | +16% |
| Protein | 0.390 g | 0.990 g | -61% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.310 g | 0.290 g | +7% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 21.6 g | 32.0 g | -33% |
| Fiber, total dietary | — | 10.6 g | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Cholesterol | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 6.20 mg | 0.300 mg | +1967% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.018 mg | 0.012 mg | +50% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.044 mg | 0.099 mg | -56% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.00 mg | 0.162 mg | +517% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | — | 0.041 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.146 mg | 0.087 mg | +68% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | — | 3.00 ug | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | — | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | — | 8.80 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | — | 6.00 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | — | 68.0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 0.360 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | — | 460 mg | |
| Iron, Fe | — | 3.55 mg | |
| Magnesium, Mg | — | 39.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus, P | — | 9.00 mg | |
| Potassium, K | — | 59.0 mg | |
| Sodium, Na | — | 13.0 mg | |
| Zinc, Zn | — | 0.250 mg | |
| Copper, Cu | — | 0.112 mg | |
| Manganese, Mn | — | 0.142 mg | |
| Selenium, Se | — | 0.200 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 379 kj | 563 kj | -33% |
| Ash | 1.90 g | 1.32 g | +44% |
| Total Sugars | — | 20.9 g | |
| Sucrose | — | 1.72 g | |
| Glucose | — | 1.58 g | |
| Fructose | — | 17.6 g | |
| Lactose | — | 0 g | |
| Maltose | — | 0 g | |
| Galactose | — | 0 g | |
| Starch | — | 0.240 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | — | 3.00 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | — | 3.00 ug | |
| Betaine | — | 0.400 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | — | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | — | 113 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | — | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 4.90 ug | |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | — | 0 ug | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | — | 0 g | |
| Caffeine | — | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 0 mg | |
| Proanthocyanidin dimers | — | 0 mg | |
| Proanthocyanidin trimers | — | 0 mg | |
| Proanthocyanidin 4-6mers | — | 0 mg | |
| Proanthocyanidin 7-10mers | — | 0 mg | |
| Proanthocyanidin polymers (>10mers) | — | 0 mg | |
| Choline | |||
| Choline from glycerophoshocholine | — | 0.700 mg | |
| Choline from phosphatidylcholine | — | 2.80 mg | |
| Choline from phosphocholine | — | 0 mg | |
| Choline from sphingomyelin | — | 0.100 mg | |
| Free Choline | — | 5.20 mg | |
| Total Choline | — | 8.80 mg | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid +1967% in Prickly pears, broiled (Northern Plains Indians) Niacin (Vitamin B3) +517% in Prickly pears, broiled (Northern Plains Indians) Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine +68% in Prickly pears, broiled (Northern Plains Indians) Protein -61% in Prickly pears, broiled (Northern Plains Indians)
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