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

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Important differences between Pineapple and Pitanga (Surinam cherry)

  • Pineapple has more Vitamin C, however, Pitanga (Surinam cherry) has more Vitamin A RAE.
  • Pineapple's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 24% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pineapple, raw, all varieties 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 +44.4%
Contains more Iron +45%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Potassium - 103
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 11% 9% 4% 10% 1% 4% 37% 121% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 8% 9% 5% 10% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +44.4%
Contains more Iron +45%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +81.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +2486.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 1% 0% 160% 20% 8% 10% 13% 26% 14% 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 +81.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +2486.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +75.2%
Contains more Protein +48.1%
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Other +127.3%
Equal in Water - 90.81
13% 86%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 13.12 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 0.22 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 +75.2%
Contains more Protein +48.1%
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Other +127.3%
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.
Pineapple 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 Pineapple Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Opinion
Net carbs 11.72g 7.49g Pineapple
Protein 0.54g 0.8g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Fats 0.12g 0.4g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Carbs 13.12g 7.49g Pineapple
Calories 50kcal 33kcal Pineapple
Fructose 2.12g Pineapple
Sugar 9.85g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Fiber 1.4g Pineapple
Calcium 13mg 9mg Pineapple
Iron 0.29mg 0.2mg Pineapple
Magnesium 12mg 12mg
Phosphorus 8mg 11mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Potassium 109mg 103mg Pineapple
Sodium 1mg 3mg Pineapple
Zinc 0.12mg Pineapple
Copper 0.11mg Pineapple
Manganese 0.927mg Pineapple
Selenium 0.1µg Pineapple
Vitamin A 58IU 1500IU Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 75µg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin E 0.02mg Pineapple
Vitamin C 47.8mg 26.3mg Pineapple
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.03mg Pineapple
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.04mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.3mg Pineapple
Vitamin B5 0.213mg Pineapple
Vitamin B6 0.112mg Pineapple
Folate 18µg Pineapple
Vitamin K 0.7µg Pineapple
Tryptophan 0.005mg Pineapple
Threonine 0.019mg Pineapple
Isoleucine 0.019mg Pineapple
Leucine 0.024mg Pineapple
Lysine 0.026mg Pineapple
Methionine 0.012mg Pineapple
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Pineapple
Valine 0.024mg Pineapple
Histidine 0.01mg Pineapple
Saturated Fat 0.009g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g Pineapple
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g Pineapple

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pineapple 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
21%
Pineapple
17%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Pineapple
3%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.85g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple
Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pineapple
Pineapple is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pineapple
Pineapple 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. Pineapple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169124/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.