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

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How are Cherimoya and Pitanga (Surinam cherry) different?

  • Cherimoya is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Potassium, while Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Pitanga (Surinam cherry) covers your daily need of Vitamin C 15% more than Cherimoya.
  • Cherimoya contains 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Pitanga (Surinam cherry). Cherimoya contains 0.101mg of Vitamin B1, while Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains 0.03mg.

Cherimoya, raw and Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), raw types were used 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.
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Iron +35%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.4%
Contains more Potassium +178.6%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Equal in Calcium - 9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 13% 12% 26% 1% 5% 24% 13% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 8% 9% 5% 10% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Iron +35%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.4%
Contains more Potassium +178.6%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Equal in Calcium - 9

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 B1 +236.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +227.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +29900%
Contains more Vitamin C +108.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 42% 26% 31% 13% 21% 60% 18% 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 90% 0% 0% 88% 8% 10% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +236.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +227.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +29900%
Contains more Vitamin C +108.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +96.3%
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Carbs +136.4%
Contains more Other +30%
Contains more Water +14.4%
18% 79%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.68 g
Carbs: 17.71 g
Water: 79.39 g
Other: 0.65 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 Protein +96.3%
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Carbs +136.4%
Contains more Other +30%
Contains more Water +14.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cherimoya Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Opinion
Net carbs 14.71g 7.49g Cherimoya
Protein 1.57g 0.8g Cherimoya
Fats 0.68g 0.4g Cherimoya
Carbs 17.71g 7.49g Cherimoya
Calories 75kcal 33kcal Cherimoya
Fructose 6.28g Cherimoya
Sugar 12.87g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Fiber 3g Cherimoya
Calcium 10mg 9mg Cherimoya
Iron 0.27mg 0.2mg Cherimoya
Magnesium 17mg 12mg Cherimoya
Phosphorus 26mg 11mg Cherimoya
Potassium 287mg 103mg Cherimoya
Sodium 7mg 3mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Zinc 0.16mg Cherimoya
Copper 0.069mg Cherimoya
Manganese 0.093mg Cherimoya
Vitamin A 5IU 1500IU Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 75µg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin E 0.27mg Cherimoya
Vitamin C 12.6mg 26.3mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.03mg Cherimoya
Vitamin B2 0.131mg 0.04mg Cherimoya
Vitamin B3 0.644mg 0.3mg Cherimoya
Vitamin B5 0.345mg Cherimoya
Vitamin B6 0.257mg Cherimoya
Folate 23µg Cherimoya
Tryptophan 0.031mg Cherimoya
Threonine 0.052mg Cherimoya
Isoleucine 0.042mg Cherimoya
Leucine 0.063mg Cherimoya
Lysine 0.042mg Cherimoya
Methionine 0.021mg Cherimoya
Phenylalanine 0.042mg Cherimoya
Valine 0.063mg Cherimoya
Histidine 0.021mg Cherimoya
Saturated Fat 0.233g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.055g Cherimoya
Polyunsaturated fat 0.188g Cherimoya
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.028g Cherimoya
Omega-3 - ALA 0.159g Cherimoya

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cherimoya 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
18%
Cherimoya
17%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Cherimoya
3%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.233g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cherimoya
Cherimoya is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cherimoya
Cherimoya is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cherimoya - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173953/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.