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

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Differences between Persimmon and Pitanga (Surinam cherry)

  • Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains less Vitamin C, Iron, and Potassium than Persimmon.
  • Persimmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 44% higher.
  • Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains 13 times less Iron than Persimmon. Persimmon contains 2.5mg of Iron, while Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains 0.2mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Persimmons, native, 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 +200%
Contains more Iron +1150%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.4%
Contains more Potassium +201%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 94% 0% 12% 28% 1% 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 +200%
Contains more Iron +1150%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.4%
Contains more Potassium +201%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%

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 +151%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 220% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 C +151%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +347.3%
Contains more Other +80%
Contains more Water +41%
Equal in Protein - 0.8
Equal in Fats - 0.4
34% 64%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 33.5 g
Water: 64.4 g
Other: 0.9 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 +347.3%
Contains more Other +80%
Contains more Water +41%
Equal in Protein - 0.8
Equal in Fats - 0.4

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Persimmon Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Persimmon Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Opinion
Net carbs 33.5g 7.49g Persimmon
Protein 0.8g 0.8g
Fats 0.4g 0.4g
Carbs 33.5g 7.49g Persimmon
Calories 127kcal 33kcal Persimmon
Calcium 27mg 9mg Persimmon
Iron 2.5mg 0.2mg Persimmon
Magnesium 12mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Phosphorus 26mg 11mg Persimmon
Potassium 310mg 103mg Persimmon
Sodium 1mg 3mg Persimmon
Vitamin A 1500IU Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin A RAE 75µg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin C 66mg 26.3mg Persimmon
Vitamin B1 0.03mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B2 0.04mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B3 0.3mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Tryptophan 0.014mg Persimmon
Threonine 0.041mg Persimmon
Isoleucine 0.035mg Persimmon
Leucine 0.058mg Persimmon
Lysine 0.045mg Persimmon
Methionine 0.007mg Persimmon
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Persimmon
Valine 0.042mg Persimmon
Histidine 0.016mg Persimmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Persimmon Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Low Fats diet Equal
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
18%
Persimmon
17%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Persimmon
3%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Persimmon
Persimmon contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
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 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.
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. Persimmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169943/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.