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

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

  • Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is higher than Plum in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Pitanga (Surinam cherry) covers your daily Vitamin C needs 19% more than Plum.
  • Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains 4 times more Vitamin A RAE than Plum. While Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains 75µg of Vitamin A RAE, Plum contains only 17µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), raw and Plums, 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 +50%
Contains more Iron +17.6%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.5%
Contains more Potassium +52.4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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 2% 7% 5% 7% 14% 0% 3% 19% 7% 0%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +17.6%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.5%
Contains more Potassium +52.4%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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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Plum
Contains more Vitamin A +334.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +176.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.028
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 21% 6% 0% 32% 7% 6% 8% 9% 7% 4% 0% 16%
Contains more Vitamin A +334.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +176.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.028

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +14.3%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Other +35.1%
Contains more Carbs +52.5%
Equal in Water - 87.23
7% 91%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 7.49 g
Water: 90.81 g
Other: 0.5 g
11% 87%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 11.42 g
Water: 87.23 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more Protein +14.3%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Other +35.1%
Contains more Carbs +52.5%
Equal in Water - 87.23

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) Plum
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Plum Opinion
Net carbs 7.49g 10.02g Plum
Protein 0.8g 0.7g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Fats 0.4g 0.28g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Carbs 7.49g 11.42g Plum
Calories 33kcal 46kcal Plum
Fructose 3.07g Plum
Sugar 9.92g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Fiber 1.4g Plum
Calcium 9mg 6mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Iron 0.2mg 0.17mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Magnesium 12mg 7mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Phosphorus 11mg 16mg Plum
Potassium 103mg 157mg Plum
Sodium 3mg 0mg Plum
Zinc 0.1mg Plum
Copper 0.057mg Plum
Manganese 0.052mg Plum
Vitamin A 1500IU 345IU Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin A RAE 75µg 17µg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin E 0.26mg Plum
Vitamin C 26.3mg 9.5mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.028mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.026mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.417mg Plum
Vitamin B5 0.135mg Plum
Vitamin B6 0.029mg Plum
Folate 5µg Plum
Vitamin K 6.4µg Plum
Tryptophan 0.009mg Plum
Threonine 0.01mg Plum
Isoleucine 0.014mg Plum
Leucine 0.015mg Plum
Lysine 0.016mg Plum
Methionine 0.008mg Plum
Phenylalanine 0.014mg Plum
Valine 0.016mg Plum
Histidine 0.009mg Plum
Saturated Fat 0.017g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g Plum
Polyunsaturated fat 0.044g Plum

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Plum
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
17%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
9%
Plum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
6%
Plum

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Plum
Plum contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is cheaper?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Pitanga (Surinam cherry) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169129/nutrients
  2. Plum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169949/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.