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

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How are Durian and Pitanga (Surinam cherry) different?

  • Durian is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Potassium, while Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C.
  • Durian covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 29% more than Pitanga (Surinam cherry).
  • Durian contains 5 times more Vitamin B2 than Pitanga (Surinam cherry). Durian contains 0.2mg of Vitamin B2, while Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains 0.04mg.

Durian, raw or frozen 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 Iron +115%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +254.5%
Contains more Potassium +323.3%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 17% 22% 17% 39% 1% 8% 69% 43% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 8% 9% 5% 10% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +115%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +254.5%
Contains more Potassium +323.3%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Calcium +50%

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.
Durian
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +1146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +258%
Contains more Vitamin A +3309.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 66% 94% 47% 21% 14% 73% 27% 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 +1146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +258%
Contains more Vitamin A +3309.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +83.8%
Contains more Fats +1232.5%
Contains more Carbs +261.7%
Contains more Other +124%
Contains more Water +39.7%
5% 27% 65%
Protein: 1.47 g
Fats: 5.33 g
Carbs: 27.09 g
Water: 64.99 g
Other: 1.12 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 +83.8%
Contains more Fats +1232.5%
Contains more Carbs +261.7%
Contains more Other +124%
Contains more Water +39.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Durian Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Opinion
Net carbs 23.29g 7.49g Durian
Protein 1.47g 0.8g Durian
Fats 5.33g 0.4g Durian
Carbs 27.09g 7.49g Durian
Calories 147kcal 33kcal Durian
Fiber 3.8g Durian
Calcium 6mg 9mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Iron 0.43mg 0.2mg Durian
Magnesium 30mg 12mg Durian
Phosphorus 39mg 11mg Durian
Potassium 436mg 103mg Durian
Sodium 2mg 3mg Durian
Zinc 0.28mg Durian
Copper 0.207mg Durian
Manganese 0.325mg Durian
Vitamin A 44IU 1500IU Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 75µg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin C 19.7mg 26.3mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B1 0.374mg 0.03mg Durian
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.04mg Durian
Vitamin B3 1.074mg 0.3mg Durian
Vitamin B5 0.23mg Durian
Vitamin B6 0.316mg Durian
Folate 36µg Durian

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Durian 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
28%
Durian
17%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Durian
3%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Durian
Durian contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Durian
Durian is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Durian
Durian 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 contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)

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. Durian - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168192/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.