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

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

  • Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Chokecherries are higher in Potassium.
  • Pitanga (Surinam cherry) covers your daily Vitamin C needs 28% more than Chokecherries.
  • Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains 38 times more Vitamin A RAE than Chokecherries. While Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains 75µg of Vitamin A RAE, Chokecherries contain only 2µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), raw and Chokecherries, raw, pitted (Shoshone Bannock).

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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 +344.4%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +309.1%
Contains more Potassium +200%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 8% 9% 5% 10% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 15% 15% 20% 28% 1% 6% 23% 26% 10%
Contains more Calcium +344.4%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +309.1%
Contains more Potassium +200%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%

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 +3388.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +3657.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +124%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.029
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 15% 0% 3% 8% 14% 13% 20% 45% 8% 0% 74%
Contains more Vitamin A +3388.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +3657.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +124%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.029

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +47.7%
Contains more Protein +261.3%
Contains more Fats +145%
Contains more Carbs +352.3%
Contains more Other +50%
7% 91%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 7.49 g
Water: 90.81 g
Other: 0.5 g
3% 34% 62%
Protein: 2.89 g
Fats: 0.98 g
Carbs: 33.88 g
Water: 61.5 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more Water +47.7%
Contains more Protein +261.3%
Contains more Fats +145%
Contains more Carbs +352.3%
Contains more Other +50%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Chokecherries Opinion
Net carbs 7.49g 16.88g Chokecherries
Protein 0.8g 2.89g Chokecherries
Fats 0.4g 0.98g Chokecherries
Carbs 7.49g 33.88g Chokecherries
Calories 33kcal 156kcal Chokecherries
Starch 0.87g Chokecherries
Fructose 5.38g Chokecherries
Sugar 14.22g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Fiber 17g Chokecherries
Calcium 9mg 40mg Chokecherries
Iron 0.2mg 0.4mg Chokecherries
Magnesium 12mg 21mg Chokecherries
Phosphorus 11mg 45mg Chokecherries
Potassium 103mg 309mg Chokecherries
Sodium 3mg 2mg Chokecherries
Zinc 0.19mg Chokecherries
Copper 0.068mg Chokecherries
Manganese 0.192mg Chokecherries
Selenium 1.7µg Chokecherries
Vitamin A 1500IU 43IU Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin A RAE 75µg 2µg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin E 0.75mg Chokecherries
Vitamin C 26.3mg 0.7mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.029mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.058mg Chokecherries
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.672mg Chokecherries
Vitamin B5 0.33mg Chokecherries
Vitamin B6 0.193mg Chokecherries
Folate 10µg Chokecherries
Vitamin K 29.3µg Chokecherries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Chokecherries
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
17%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
17%
Chokecherries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
15%
Chokecherries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Pitanga (Surinam cherry) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169129/nutrients
  2. Chokecherries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168058/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.