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Acerola vs. Naranjilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Acerola and Naranjilla

  • Acerola is higher in Vitamin C, and Copper, however, Naranjilla is richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Acerola's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 1860% higher.
  • Acerola has 3 times more Copper than Naranjilla. While Acerola has 0.086mg of Copper, Naranjilla has only 0.028mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw and Naranjilla (lulo) pulp, frozen, unsweetened.

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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 Calcium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Copper +207.1%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Potassium +37%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 12
Equal in Zinc - 0.1
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 3% 14% 8% 6% 18% 1% 3% 10% 9% 3%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Copper +207.1%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Potassium +37%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 12
Equal in Zinc - 0.1

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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Contains more Vitamin A +35%
Contains more Vitamin C +52325%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.5%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1088.9%
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 35% 15% 0% 11% 12% 0% 28% 14% 25% 3% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin A +35%
Contains more Vitamin C +52325%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.5%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1088.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +36.4%
Contains more Carbs +30.3%
Contains more Other +95%
Equal in Protein - 0.44
Equal in Water - 93.05
8% 91%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 7.69 g
Water: 91.41 g
Other: 0.2 g
6% 93%
Protein: 0.44 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 5.9 g
Water: 93.05 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more Fats +36.4%
Contains more Carbs +30.3%
Contains more Other +95%
Equal in Protein - 0.44
Equal in Water - 93.05

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Acerola Naranjilla Opinion
Net carbs 6.59g 4.8g Acerola
Protein 0.4g 0.44g Naranjilla
Fats 0.3g 0.22g Acerola
Carbs 7.69g 5.9g Acerola
Calories 32kcal 25kcal Acerola
Fructose 1.04g Naranjilla
Sugar 3.74g Acerola
Fiber 1.1g 1.1g
Calcium 12mg 8mg Acerola
Iron 0.2mg 0.35mg Naranjilla
Magnesium 18mg 11mg Acerola
Phosphorus 11mg 12mg Naranjilla
Potassium 146mg 200mg Naranjilla
Sodium 7mg 4mg Naranjilla
Zinc 0.1mg 0.1mg
Copper 0.086mg 0.028mg Acerola
Manganese 0.067mg Naranjilla
Selenium 0.6µg 0.4µg Acerola
Vitamin A 767IU 568IU Acerola
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 28µg Acerola
Vitamin E 0.75mg Naranjilla
Vitamin C 1677.6mg 3.2mg Acerola
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.045mg Naranjilla
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0mg Acerola
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.45mg Naranjilla
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.22mg Acerola
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.107mg Naranjilla
Folate 14µg 3µg Acerola
Vitamin K 14.6µg Naranjilla
Saturated Fat 0.068g Naranjilla
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g Acerola
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g Acerola

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Acerola Naranjilla
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
15%
Naranjilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Acerola
7%
Naranjilla

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.068g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.74g)
Which food is cheaper?
Acerola
Acerola is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.
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.

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. Naranjilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167790/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.