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

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The main differences between Pitanga (Surinam cherry) and Cranberry

  • Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is richer than Cranberry in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is 14% higher.
  • Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains 25 times more Vitamin A RAE than Cranberry. Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains 75µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Cranberry contains 3µg.

Food types used in this article are Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), raw and Cranberries, 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 +12.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +28.8%
Contains more Iron +15%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 11
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 3% 9% 5% 5% 8% 1% 3% 19% 35% 1%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +28.8%
Contains more Iron +15%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 11

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 +2281%
Contains more Vitamin C +87.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +197%
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 4% 27% 0% 47% 3% 5% 2% 18% 14% 1% 0% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +2281%
Contains more Vitamin C +87.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +197%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +73.9%
Contains more Fats +207.7%
Contains more Other +316.7%
Contains more Carbs +59.8%
Equal in Water - 87.32
7% 91%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 7.49 g
Water: 90.81 g
Other: 0.5 g
12% 87%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 11.97 g
Water: 87.32 g
Other: 0.12 g
Contains more Protein +73.9%
Contains more Fats +207.7%
Contains more Other +316.7%
Contains more Carbs +59.8%
Equal in Water - 87.32

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Cranberry Opinion
Net carbs 7.49g 8.37g Cranberry
Protein 0.8g 0.46g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Fats 0.4g 0.13g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Carbs 7.49g 11.97g Cranberry
Calories 33kcal 46kcal Cranberry
Fructose 0.67g Cranberry
Sugar 4.27g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Fiber 3.6g Cranberry
Calcium 9mg 8mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Iron 0.2mg 0.23mg Cranberry
Magnesium 12mg 6mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Phosphorus 11mg 11mg
Potassium 103mg 80mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Sodium 3mg 2mg Cranberry
Zinc 0.09mg Cranberry
Copper 0.056mg Cranberry
Manganese 0.267mg Cranberry
Selenium 0.1µg Cranberry
Vitamin A 1500IU 63IU Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin A RAE 75µg 3µg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin E 1.32mg Cranberry
Vitamin C 26.3mg 14mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.012mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.02mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.101mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B5 0.295mg Cranberry
Vitamin B6 0.057mg Cranberry
Folate 1µg Cranberry
Vitamin K 5µg Cranberry
Tryptophan 0.003mg Cranberry
Threonine 0.028mg Cranberry
Isoleucine 0.033mg Cranberry
Leucine 0.053mg Cranberry
Lysine 0.039mg Cranberry
Methionine 0.003mg Cranberry
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Cranberry
Valine 0.045mg Cranberry
Histidine 0.018mg Cranberry
Saturated Fat 0.008g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g Cranberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g Cranberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Cranberry
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)
11%
Cranberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
8%
Cranberry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberry
Cranberry contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Cranberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171722/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.