Naranjilla vs. Pitanga (Surinam cherry) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Naranjilla and Pitanga (Surinam cherry)?
- Naranjilla is richer in Vitamin B3, yet Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE.
- Pitanga (Surinam cherry)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 26% higher.
- Naranjilla has 5 times more Vitamin B3 than Pitanga (Surinam cherry). Naranjilla has 1.45mg of Vitamin B3, while Pitanga (Surinam cherry) has 0.3mg.
We used Naranjilla (lulo) pulp, frozen, unsweetened and Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), raw types in this comparison.
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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.
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Iron
+75%
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Potassium
+94.2%
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Calcium
+12.5%
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Sodium
-25%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Phosphorus - 11
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Iron
+75%
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Potassium
+94.2%
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Calcium
+12.5%
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Sodium
-25%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Phosphorus - 11
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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Vitamin B1
+50%
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Vitamin B3
+383.3%
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Vitamin A
+164.1%
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Vitamin C
+721.9%
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Vitamin B2
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+50%
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Vitamin B3
+383.3%
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Vitamin A
+164.1%
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Vitamin C
+721.9%
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Vitamin B2
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+81.8%
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Fats
+81.8%
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Carbs
+26.9%
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Other
+28.2%
Equal in Water - 90.81
Protein:
0.44 g
Fats:
0.22 g
Carbs:
5.9 g
Water:
93.05 g
Other:
0.39 g
Protein:
0.8 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
7.49 g
Water:
90.81 g
Other:
0.5 g
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Protein
+81.8%
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Fats
+81.8%
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Carbs
+26.9%
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Other
+28.2%
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.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 4.8g | 7.49g |
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| Protein | 0.44g | 0.8g |
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| Fats | 0.22g | 0.4g |
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| Carbs | 5.9g | 7.49g |
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| Calories | 25kcal | 33kcal |
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| Fructose | 1.04g |
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| Sugar | 3.74g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 9mg |
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| Iron | 0.35mg | 0.2mg |
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 12mg |
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| Phosphorus | 12mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 200mg | 103mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 3mg |
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| Zinc | 0.1mg |
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| Copper | 0.028mg |
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| Manganese | 0.067mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 568IU | 1500IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 28µg | 75µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.75mg |
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| Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 26.3mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.45mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg |
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| Folate | 3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 14.6µg |
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| 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
15%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
3%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Naranjilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Naranjilla is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.