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Acerola vs. Mango — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Acerola and Mango?

  • Acerola is higher in Vitamin C, yet Mango is higher in Vitamin B6, and Folate.
  • Acerola's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 1824% more.
  • Acerola has 2 times more Magnesium than Mango. While Acerola has 18mg of Magnesium, Mango has only 10mg.

We used Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw and Mangos, raw types 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.
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Mango
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Zinc +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +15.1%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Copper +29.1%
Equal in Calcium - 11
Equal in Zinc - 0.09
Equal in Selenium - 0.6
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 8% 13% 5% 13% 1% 3% 29% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 6% 8% 6% 15% 1% 3% 37% 9% 4%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Zinc +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +15.1%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Copper +29.1%
Equal in Calcium - 11
Equal in Zinc - 0.09
Equal in Selenium - 0.6

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.
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Mango
Contains more Vitamin C +4508.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1222.2%
Contains more Folate +207.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 0% 0% 5592% 5% 14% 8% 19% 3% 11% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 65% 19% 0% 122% 7% 9% 13% 12% 28% 33% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin C +4508.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1222.2%
Contains more Folate +207.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Mango
Contains more Protein +105%
Contains more Fats +26.7%
Contains more Carbs +94.8%
Contains more Other +80%
Equal in Water - 83.46
8% 91%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 7.69 g
Water: 91.41 g
Other: 0.2 g
15% 83%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 14.98 g
Water: 83.46 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more Protein +105%
Contains more Fats +26.7%
Contains more Carbs +94.8%
Contains more Other +80%
Equal in Water - 83.46

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Mango
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70.7%
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.068 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
30% 46% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.14 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.071 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Acerola Mango
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Acerola Mango Opinion
Net carbs 6.59g 13.38g Mango
Protein 0.4g 0.82g Mango
Fats 0.3g 0.38g Mango
Carbs 7.69g 14.98g Mango
Calories 32kcal 60kcal Mango
Fructose 4.68g Mango
Sugar 13.66g Acerola
Fiber 1.1g 1.6g Mango
Calcium 12mg 11mg Acerola
Iron 0.2mg 0.16mg Acerola
Magnesium 18mg 10mg Acerola
Phosphorus 11mg 14mg Mango
Potassium 146mg 168mg Mango
Sodium 7mg 1mg Mango
Zinc 0.1mg 0.09mg Acerola
Copper 0.086mg 0.111mg Mango
Manganese 0.063mg Mango
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin A 767IU 1082IU Mango
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 54µg Mango
Vitamin E 0.9mg Mango
Vitamin C 1677.6mg 36.4mg Acerola
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.028mg Mango
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.038mg Acerola
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.669mg Mango
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.197mg Acerola
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.119mg Mango
Folate 14µg 43µg Mango
Vitamin K 4.2µg Mango
Tryptophan 0.013mg Mango
Threonine 0.031mg Mango
Isoleucine 0.029mg Mango
Leucine 0.05mg Mango
Lysine 0.066mg Mango
Methionine 0.008mg Mango
Phenylalanine 0.027mg Mango
Valine 0.042mg Mango
Histidine 0.019mg Mango
Saturated Fat 0.068g 0.092g Acerola
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 0.14g Mango
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.071g Acerola

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Acerola Mango
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
475%
Acerola
26%
Mango
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Acerola
9%
Mango

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mango
Mango contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mango
Mango is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Acerola
Acerola is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Acerola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171686/nutrients
  2. Mango - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169910/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.