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

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How are Grapefruit and Pitanga (Surinam cherry) different?

  • Grapefruit is higher than Pitanga (Surinam cherry) in Vitamin C.

Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas 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 +144.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.6%
Contains more Potassium +31.1%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 3% 7% 8% 12% 0% 2% 11% 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 +144.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.6%
Contains more Potassium +31.1%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%

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 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 69% 3% 0% 105% 11% 8% 4% 16% 13% 10% 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 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +42.3%
Contains more Fats +185.7%
Contains more Other +35.1%
Equal in Protein - 0.8
Equal in Water - 90.81
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 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 +42.3%
Contains more Fats +185.7%
Contains more Other +35.1%
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.
Grapefruit Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grapefruit Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Opinion
Net carbs 9.06g 7.49g Grapefruit
Protein 0.77g 0.8g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Fats 0.14g 0.4g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Carbs 10.66g 7.49g Grapefruit
Calories 42kcal 33kcal Grapefruit
Fructose 1.77g Grapefruit
Sugar 6.89g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Fiber 1.6g Grapefruit
Calcium 22mg 9mg Grapefruit
Iron 0.08mg 0.2mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Magnesium 9mg 12mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Phosphorus 18mg 11mg Grapefruit
Potassium 135mg 103mg Grapefruit
Sodium 0mg 3mg Grapefruit
Zinc 0.07mg Grapefruit
Copper 0.032mg Grapefruit
Manganese 0.022mg Grapefruit
Selenium 0.1µg Grapefruit
Vitamin A 1150IU 1500IU Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 75µg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin E 0.13mg Grapefruit
Vitamin C 31.2mg 26.3mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.03mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.04mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B3 0.204mg 0.3mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B5 0.262mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B6 0.053mg Grapefruit
Folate 13µg Grapefruit
Tryptophan 0.008mg Grapefruit
Threonine 0.013mg Grapefruit
Isoleucine 0.008mg Grapefruit
Leucine 0.015mg Grapefruit
Lysine 0.019mg Grapefruit
Methionine 0.007mg Grapefruit
Phenylalanine 0.013mg Grapefruit
Valine 0.015mg Grapefruit
Histidine 0.008mg Grapefruit
Saturated Fat 0.021g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g Grapefruit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.036g Grapefruit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Grapefruit 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
20%
Grapefruit
17%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Grapefruit
3%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit 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. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/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.