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

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Summary of differences between Pitanga (Surinam cherry) and Crabapple (Malus)

  • Crabapple (Malus) has less Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE than Pitanga (Surinam cherry).
  • Pitanga (Surinam cherry) covers your daily need of Vitamin C 20% more than Crabapple (Malus).
  • Pitanga (Surinam cherry) has 38 times more Vitamin A RAE than Crabapple (Malus). While Pitanga (Surinam cherry) has 75µg of Vitamin A RAE, Crabapple (Malus) has only 2µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), raw and Crabapples, raw.

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Pitanga (Surinam cherry) vs Crabapple (Malus) infographic
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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 Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.4%
Contains more Potassium +88.3%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
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 6% 14% 5% 7% 18% 1% 0% 23% 15% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.4%
Contains more Potassium +88.3%
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 A +3650%
Contains more Vitamin C +228.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.03
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% 0% 0% 27% 8% 5% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +3650%
Contains more Vitamin C +228.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.03

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Water +15%
Contains more Other +22%
Contains more Carbs +166.4%
7% 91%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 7.49 g
Water: 90.81 g
Other: 0.5 g
20% 79%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.95 g
Water: 78.94 g
Other: 0.41 g
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Water +15%
Contains more Other +22%
Contains more Carbs +166.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Crabapple (Malus) Opinion
Net carbs 7.49g 19.95g Crabapple (Malus)
Protein 0.8g 0.4g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Fats 0.4g 0.3g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Carbs 7.49g 19.95g Crabapple (Malus)
Calories 33kcal 76kcal Crabapple (Malus)
Calcium 9mg 18mg Crabapple (Malus)
Iron 0.2mg 0.36mg Crabapple (Malus)
Magnesium 12mg 7mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Phosphorus 11mg 15mg Crabapple (Malus)
Potassium 103mg 194mg Crabapple (Malus)
Sodium 3mg 1mg Crabapple (Malus)
Copper 0.067mg Crabapple (Malus)
Manganese 0.115mg Crabapple (Malus)
Vitamin A 1500IU 40IU Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin A RAE 75µg 2µg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin C 26.3mg 8mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.03mg
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.02mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.1mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Tryptophan 0.004mg Crabapple (Malus)
Threonine 0.014mg Crabapple (Malus)
Isoleucine 0.016mg Crabapple (Malus)
Leucine 0.025mg Crabapple (Malus)
Lysine 0.025mg Crabapple (Malus)
Methionine 0.004mg Crabapple (Malus)
Phenylalanine 0.011mg Crabapple (Malus)
Valine 0.019mg Crabapple (Malus)
Histidine 0.006mg Crabapple (Malus)
Saturated Fat 0.048g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g Crabapple (Malus)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g Crabapple (Malus)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Crabapple (Malus)
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)
4%
Crabapple (Malus)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
8%
Crabapple (Malus)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.048g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crabapple (Malus)
Crabapple (Malus) contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crabapple (Malus)
Crabapple (Malus) is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Crabapple (Malus) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171721/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.