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

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Differences between Java plum and Pitanga (Surinam cherry)

  • Java plum contains less Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE than Pitanga (Surinam cherry).
  • Pitanga (Surinam cherry)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 13% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Java-plum, (jambolan), raw and Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), raw.

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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 +111.1%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.5%
Contains more Potassium +30.4%
Contains less Sodium -78.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 8% 11% 8% 7% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 8% 9% 5% 10% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +111.1%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.5%
Contains more Potassium +30.4%
Contains less Sodium -78.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.2

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 A +49900%
Contains more Vitamin C +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 48% 2% 3% 5% 0% 9% 0% 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 A +49900%
Contains more Vitamin C +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +107.7%
Contains more Protein +11.1%
Contains more Fats +73.9%
Contains more Other +38.9%
Equal in Water - 90.81
16% 83%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 15.56 g
Water: 83.13 g
Other: 0.36 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 +107.7%
Contains more Protein +11.1%
Contains more Fats +73.9%
Contains more Other +38.9%
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.
Java plum Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Java plum Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Opinion
Net carbs 15.56g 7.49g Java plum
Protein 0.72g 0.8g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Fats 0.23g 0.4g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Carbs 15.56g 7.49g Java plum
Calories 60kcal 33kcal Java plum
Calcium 19mg 9mg Java plum
Iron 0.19mg 0.2mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Magnesium 15mg 12mg Java plum
Phosphorus 17mg 11mg Java plum
Potassium 79mg 103mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Sodium 14mg 3mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin A 3IU 1500IU Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 75µg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin C 14.3mg 26.3mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B1 0.006mg 0.03mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.04mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B3 0.26mg 0.3mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B6 0.038mg Java plum

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Java plum Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
5%
Java plum
17%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Java plum
3%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) 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)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Java plum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168150/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.