Acerola vs. Pitanga (Surinam cherry) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Acerola and Pitanga (Surinam cherry)?
- Acerola is richer than Pitanga (Surinam cherry) in Vitamin C.
- Acerola's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 1835% more.
- Acerola has 2 times more Magnesium than Pitanga (Surinam cherry). While Acerola has 18mg of Magnesium, Pitanga (Surinam cherry) has only 12mg.
We used Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw and Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), 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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Calcium
+33.3%
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Magnesium
+50%
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Potassium
+41.7%
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Sodium
-57.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.2
Equal in Phosphorus - 11
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Calcium
+33.3%
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Magnesium
+50%
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Potassium
+41.7%
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Sodium
-57.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.2
Equal in Phosphorus - 11
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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Vitamin C
+6278.7%
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Vitamin B2
+50%
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Vitamin B3
+33.3%
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Vitamin A
+95.6%
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Vitamin B1
+50%
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Vitamin C
+6278.7%
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Vitamin B2
+50%
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Vitamin B3
+33.3%
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Vitamin A
+95.6%
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Vitamin B1
+50%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+100%
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Fats
+33.3%
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Other
+150%
Equal in Carbs - 7.49
Equal in Water - 90.81
Protein:
0.4 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
7.69 g
Water:
91.41 g
Other:
0.2 g
Protein:
0.8 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
7.49 g
Water:
90.81 g
Other:
0.5 g
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Protein
+100%
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Fats
+33.3%
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+150%
Equal in Carbs - 7.49
Equal in Water - 90.81
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 6.59g | 7.49g |
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| Protein | 0.4g | 0.8g |
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| Fats | 0.3g | 0.4g |
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| Carbs | 7.69g | 7.49g |
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| Calories | 32kcal | 33kcal |
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| Fiber | 1.1g |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 9mg |
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| Iron | 0.2mg | 0.2mg | |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 12mg |
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| Phosphorus | 11mg | 11mg | |
| Potassium | 146mg | 103mg |
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| Sodium | 7mg | 3mg |
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| Zinc | 0.1mg |
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| Copper | 0.086mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 767IU | 1500IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 38µg | 75µg |
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| Vitamin C | 1677.6mg | 26.3mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg |
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| Folate | 14µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.068g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.082g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.09g |
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| 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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
3%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.068g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Acerola is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Acerola is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)