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

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A recap on differences between Lime and Pitanga (Surinam cherry)

  • Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is higher than Lime in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Lime contains 4 times more Calcium than Pitanga (Surinam cherry). While Lime contains 33mg of Calcium, Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains only 9mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Limes, 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 +266.7%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.6%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Equal in Potassium - 103
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 23% 5% 8% 9% 1% 3% 22% 2% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 8% 9% 5% 10% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.6%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Equal in Potassium - 103

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.
Lime
7
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Contains more Vitamin C +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50%
Equal in Vitamin C - 26.3
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.03
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 5% 0% 97% 8% 5% 4% 14% 10% 6% 0% 2%
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 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50%
Equal in Vitamin C - 26.3
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.03

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +40.7%
Contains more Protein +14.3%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Equal in Water - 90.81
11% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.54 g
Water: 88.26 g
Other: 0.3 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 +40.7%
Contains more Protein +14.3%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +66.7%
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.
Lime 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 Lime Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Opinion
Net carbs 7.74g 7.49g Lime
Protein 0.7g 0.8g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Fats 0.2g 0.4g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Carbs 10.54g 7.49g Lime
Calories 30kcal 33kcal Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Sugar 1.69g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Fiber 2.8g Lime
Calcium 33mg 9mg Lime
Iron 0.6mg 0.2mg Lime
Magnesium 6mg 12mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Phosphorus 18mg 11mg Lime
Potassium 102mg 103mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Sodium 2mg 3mg Lime
Zinc 0.11mg Lime
Copper 0.065mg Lime
Manganese 0.008mg Lime
Selenium 0.4µg Lime
Vitamin A 50IU 1500IU Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 75µg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin E 0.22mg Lime
Vitamin C 29.1mg 26.3mg Lime
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.03mg
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.04mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.3mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B5 0.217mg Lime
Vitamin B6 0.043mg Lime
Folate 8µg Lime
Vitamin K 0.6µg Lime
Tryptophan 0.003mg Lime
Lysine 0.014mg Lime
Methionine 0.002mg Lime
Saturated Fat 0.022g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.019g Lime
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g Lime

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lime 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
13%
Lime
17%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Lime
3%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.69g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lime
Lime contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lime
Lime is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lime
Lime 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. Lime - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168155/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.