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Asian pear vs. Pitanga (Surinam cherry) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Asian pear and Pitanga (Surinam cherry)?

  • Asian pear has less Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE than Pitanga (Surinam cherry).
  • Pitanga (Surinam cherry)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 25% higher.

We used Pears, asian, raw and Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), raw types in this comparison.

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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 Potassium +17.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Equal in Phosphorus - 11
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 0% 6% 5% 11% 0% 1% 17% 8% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 8% 9% 5% 10% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Potassium +17.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +592.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 13% 3% 3% 5% 5% 6% 6% 0% 12%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 90% 0% 0% 88% 8% 10% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +592.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +42.2%
Contains more Protein +60%
Contains more Fats +73.9%
Contains more Other +35.1%
Equal in Water - 90.81
11% 88%
Protein: 0.5 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 10.65 g
Water: 88.25 g
Other: 0.37 g
7% 91%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 7.49 g
Water: 90.81 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more Carbs +42.2%
Contains more Protein +60%
Contains more Fats +73.9%
Contains more Other +35.1%
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.
Asian pear Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Asian pear Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Opinion
Net carbs 7.05g 7.49g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Protein 0.5g 0.8g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Fats 0.23g 0.4g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Carbs 10.65g 7.49g Asian pear
Calories 42kcal 33kcal Asian pear
Sugar 7.05g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Fiber 3.6g Asian pear
Calcium 4mg 9mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Iron 0mg 0.2mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Magnesium 8mg 12mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Phosphorus 11mg 11mg
Potassium 121mg 103mg Asian pear
Sodium 0mg 3mg Asian pear
Zinc 0.02mg Asian pear
Copper 0.05mg Asian pear
Manganese 0.06mg Asian pear
Selenium 0.1µg Asian pear
Vitamin A 0IU 1500IU Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 75µg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin E 0.12mg Asian pear
Vitamin C 3.8mg 26.3mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.03mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.04mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B3 0.219mg 0.3mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B5 0.07mg Asian pear
Vitamin B6 0.022mg Asian pear
Folate 8µg Asian pear
Vitamin K 4.5µg Asian pear
Tryptophan 0.005mg Asian pear
Threonine 0.013mg Asian pear
Isoleucine 0.014mg Asian pear
Leucine 0.025mg Asian pear
Lysine 0.017mg Asian pear
Methionine 0.006mg Asian pear
Phenylalanine 0.013mg Asian pear
Valine 0.018mg Asian pear
Histidine 0.005mg Asian pear
Saturated Fat 0.012g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.049g Asian pear
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g Asian pear

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Asian pear Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
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
4%
Asian pear
17%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Asian pear
3%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asian pear
Asian pear contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
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 ($)
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. Asian pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168177/nutrients
  2. Pitanga (Surinam cherry) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169129/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.