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

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How are Clementine and Pitanga (Surinam cherry) different?

  • Clementine has more Vitamin C than Pitanga (Surinam cherry).
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Clementine is 25% higher.
  • Clementine contains 3 times more Calcium than Pitanga (Surinam cherry). While Clementine contains 30mg of Calcium, Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains only 9mg.

Clementines, raw and Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), raw are the varieties 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 +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.9%
Contains more Potassium +71.8%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 6% 8% 9% 16% 1% 2% 15% 3% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 8% 9% 5% 10% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.9%
Contains more Potassium +71.8%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains more Magnesium +20%

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 C +85.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +112%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 163% 22% 7% 12% 10% 18% 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 C +85.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +112%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +60.5%
Contains more Fats +166.7%
Contains more Other +25%
Equal in Protein - 0.8
Equal in Water - 90.81
12% 87%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 12.02 g
Water: 86.58 g
Other: 0.4 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 +60.5%
Contains more Fats +166.7%
Contains more Other +25%
Equal in Protein - 0.8
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.
Clementine Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clementine Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Opinion
Net carbs 10.32g 7.49g Clementine
Protein 0.85g 0.8g Clementine
Fats 0.15g 0.4g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Carbs 12.02g 7.49g Clementine
Calories 47kcal 33kcal Clementine
Fructose 1.64g Clementine
Sugar 9.18g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Fiber 1.7g Clementine
Calcium 30mg 9mg Clementine
Iron 0.14mg 0.2mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Magnesium 10mg 12mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Phosphorus 21mg 11mg Clementine
Potassium 177mg 103mg Clementine
Sodium 1mg 3mg Clementine
Zinc 0.06mg Clementine
Copper 0.043mg Clementine
Manganese 0.023mg Clementine
Selenium 0.1µg Clementine
Vitamin A 1500IU Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin A RAE 75µg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin E 0.2mg Clementine
Vitamin C 48.8mg 26.3mg Clementine
Vitamin B1 0.086mg 0.03mg Clementine
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.04mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B3 0.636mg 0.3mg Clementine
Vitamin B5 0.151mg Clementine
Vitamin B6 0.075mg Clementine
Folate 24µg Clementine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clementine 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
21%
Clementine
17%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Clementine
3%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Clementine
Clementine contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clementine
Clementine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clementine
Clementine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
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. Clementine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168195/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.