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

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How are Fruit salad and Pitanga (Surinam cherry) different?

  • Pitanga (Surinam cherry) has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE than Fruit salad.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is 26% higher.

Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids 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 +22.2%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +12.6%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 10% 6% 6% 11% 1% 4% 17% 20% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 8% 9% 5% 10% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +12.6%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -40%

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 B3 +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +697%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 36% 0% 0% 11% 3% 4% 7% 4% 7% 3% 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 B3 +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +697%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +74.2%
Contains more Protein +56.9%
Contains more Fats +1233.3%
Contains more Other +92.3%
Equal in Water - 90.81
13% 86%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.03 g
Carbs: 13.05 g
Water: 86.15 g
Other: 0.26 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 +74.2%
Contains more Protein +56.9%
Contains more Fats +1233.3%
Contains more Other +92.3%
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.
Fruit salad Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruit salad Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Opinion
Net carbs 12.05g 7.49g Fruit salad
Protein 0.51g 0.8g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Fats 0.03g 0.4g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Carbs 13.05g 7.49g Fruit salad
Calories 50kcal 33kcal Fruit salad
Fiber 1g Fruit salad
Calcium 11mg 9mg Fruit salad
Iron 0.25mg 0.2mg Fruit salad
Magnesium 8mg 12mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Phosphorus 14mg 11mg Fruit salad
Potassium 116mg 103mg Fruit salad
Sodium 5mg 3mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Zinc 0.14mg Fruit salad
Copper 0.05mg Fruit salad
Manganese 0.151mg Fruit salad
Vitamin A 600IU 1500IU Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin A RAE 30µg 75µg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin C 3.3mg 26.3mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.03mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B2 0.014mg 0.04mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B3 0.356mg 0.3mg Fruit salad
Vitamin B5 0.053mg Fruit salad
Vitamin B6 0.027mg Fruit salad
Folate 3µg Fruit salad
Saturated Fat 0.004g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g Fruit salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g Fruit salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fruit salad 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
6%
Fruit salad
17%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Fruit salad
3%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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. Fruit salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174670/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.