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Acerola vs. Sapodilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Acerola and Sapodilla

  • Acerola has more Vitamin C, however, Sapodilla has more Fiber, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Acerola is 1848% higher.
  • Sapodilla has 2 times less Magnesium than Acerola. Acerola has 18mg of Magnesium, while Sapodilla has 12mg.

Food types used in this article are Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw and Sapodilla, 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 Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Potassium +32.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 12
Equal in Zinc - 0.1
Equal in Copper - 0.086
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 7% 30% 9% 6% 18% 2% 3% 29% 0% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Potassium +32.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 12
Equal in Zinc - 0.1
Equal in Copper - 0.086
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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Contains more Vitamin A +1178.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +11312.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +311.1%
Equal in Folate - 14
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 4% 0% 0% 49% 0% 5% 4% 16% 9% 11% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1178.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +11312.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +311.1%
Equal in Folate - 14

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +17.2%
Contains more Fats +266.7%
Contains more Carbs +159.6%
Contains more Other +150%
Equal in Protein - 0.44
8% 91%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 7.69 g
Water: 91.41 g
Other: 0.2 g
20% 78%
Protein: 0.44 g
Fats: 1.1 g
Carbs: 19.96 g
Water: 78 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more Water +17.2%
Contains more Fats +266.7%
Contains more Carbs +159.6%
Contains more Other +150%
Equal in Protein - 0.44

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +718.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +535.4%
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.068 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
27% 72%
Saturated Fat: 0.194 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +718.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +535.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Acerola Sapodilla Opinion
Net carbs 6.59g 14.66g Sapodilla
Protein 0.4g 0.44g Sapodilla
Fats 0.3g 1.1g Sapodilla
Carbs 7.69g 19.96g Sapodilla
Calories 32kcal 83kcal Sapodilla
Fiber 1.1g 5.3g Sapodilla
Calcium 12mg 21mg Sapodilla
Iron 0.2mg 0.8mg Sapodilla
Magnesium 18mg 12mg Acerola
Phosphorus 11mg 12mg Sapodilla
Potassium 146mg 193mg Sapodilla
Sodium 7mg 12mg Acerola
Zinc 0.1mg 0.1mg
Copper 0.086mg 0.086mg
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin A 767IU 60IU Acerola
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 3µg Acerola
Vitamin C 1677.6mg 14.7mg Acerola
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0mg Acerola
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.02mg Acerola
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.2mg Acerola
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.252mg Acerola
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.037mg Sapodilla
Folate 14µg 14µg
Tryptophan 0.005mg Sapodilla
Threonine 0.012mg Sapodilla
Isoleucine 0.015mg Sapodilla
Leucine 0.024mg Sapodilla
Lysine 0.039mg Sapodilla
Methionine 0.003mg Sapodilla
Phenylalanine 0.013mg Sapodilla
Valine 0.016mg Sapodilla
Histidine 0.016mg Sapodilla
Saturated Fat 0.068g 0.194g Acerola
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 0.521g Sapodilla
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.011g Acerola

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Acerola Sapodilla
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
8%
Sapodilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Acerola
10%
Sapodilla

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sapodilla
Sapodilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Acerola
Acerola contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.126g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Acerola
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Sapodilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167759/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.