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Acerola vs. Nectarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Acerola and Nectarine

  • Acerola has more Vitamin C than Nectarine.
  • Acerola's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 1858% more.
  • Acerola contains 2 times more Magnesium than Nectarine. Acerola contains 18mg of Magnesium, while Nectarine contains 9mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw and Nectarines, 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 Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.4%
Contains more Potassium +37.7%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +70%
Equal in Copper - 0.086
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 2% 11% 7% 12% 18% 0% 5% 29% 8% 0%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.4%
Contains more Potassium +37.7%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +70%
Equal in Copper - 0.086

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 +131%
Contains more Vitamin C +30966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67%
Contains more Folate +180%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +177.8%
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 20% 16% 0% 19% 9% 7% 22% 12% 6% 4% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +131%
Contains more Vitamin C +30966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67%
Contains more Folate +180%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +177.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +165%
Contains more Carbs +37.2%
Contains more Other +140%
Equal in Fats - 0.32
Equal in Water - 87.59
8% 91%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 7.69 g
Water: 91.41 g
Other: 0.2 g
11% 88%
Protein: 1.06 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 10.55 g
Water: 87.59 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Protein +165%
Contains more Carbs +37.2%
Contains more Other +140%
Equal in Fats - 0.32
Equal in Water - 87.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.088
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.068 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
11% 39% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.088

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Acerola Nectarine Opinion
Net carbs 6.59g 8.85g Nectarine
Protein 0.4g 1.06g Nectarine
Fats 0.3g 0.32g Nectarine
Carbs 7.69g 10.55g Nectarine
Calories 32kcal 44kcal Nectarine
Starch 0.07g Nectarine
Fructose 1.37g Nectarine
Sugar 7.89g Acerola
Fiber 1.1g 1.7g Nectarine
Calcium 12mg 6mg Acerola
Iron 0.2mg 0.28mg Nectarine
Magnesium 18mg 9mg Acerola
Phosphorus 11mg 26mg Nectarine
Potassium 146mg 201mg Nectarine
Sodium 7mg 0mg Nectarine
Zinc 0.1mg 0.17mg Nectarine
Copper 0.086mg 0.086mg
Manganese 0.054mg Nectarine
Selenium 0.6µg 0µg Acerola
Vitamin A 767IU 332IU Acerola
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 17µg Acerola
Vitamin E 0.77mg Nectarine
Vitamin C 1677.6mg 5.4mg Acerola
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.034mg Nectarine
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.027mg Acerola
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.125mg Nectarine
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.185mg Acerola
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.025mg Nectarine
Folate 14µg 5µg Acerola
Vitamin K 2.2µg Nectarine
Tryptophan 0.005mg Nectarine
Threonine 0.009mg Nectarine
Isoleucine 0.009mg Nectarine
Leucine 0.014mg Nectarine
Lysine 0.016mg Nectarine
Methionine 0.006mg Nectarine
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Nectarine
Valine 0.013mg Nectarine
Histidine 0.008mg Nectarine
Saturated Fat 0.068g 0.025g Nectarine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 0.088g Nectarine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.113g Nectarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Acerola Nectarine
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
10%
Nectarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Acerola
9%
Nectarine

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nectarine
Nectarine contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nectarine
Nectarine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Acerola
Acerola is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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.
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. Nectarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169914/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.