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

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Significant differences between Pitanga (Surinam cherry) and Feijoa

  • Pitanga (Surinam cherry) has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Feijoa is richer in Vitamin C.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), raw and Feijoa, 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 Iron +42.9%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +88.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.7%
Contains more Potassium +67%
Equal in Sodium - 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 6% 6% 7% 9% 16% 1% 2% 12% 11% 0%
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +88.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.7%
Contains more Potassium +67%
Equal in Sodium - 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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Feijoa
Contains more Vitamin A +24900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +25.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.295
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 1% 4% 0% 110% 2% 5% 6% 14% 16% 18% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +24900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +25.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.295

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +12.7%
Contains more Other +31.6%
Contains more Carbs +103.1%
Equal in Fats - 0.42
Equal in Water - 83.28
7% 91%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 7.49 g
Water: 90.81 g
Other: 0.5 g
15% 83%
Protein: 0.71 g
Fats: 0.42 g
Carbs: 15.21 g
Water: 83.28 g
Other: 0.38 g
Contains more Protein +12.7%
Contains more Other +31.6%
Contains more Carbs +103.1%
Equal in Fats - 0.42
Equal in Water - 83.28

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Feijoa Opinion
Net carbs 7.49g 8.81g Feijoa
Protein 0.8g 0.71g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Fats 0.4g 0.42g Feijoa
Carbs 7.49g 15.21g Feijoa
Calories 33kcal 61kcal Feijoa
Fructose 2.95g Feijoa
Sugar 8.2g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Fiber 6.4g Feijoa
Calcium 9mg 17mg Feijoa
Iron 0.2mg 0.14mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Magnesium 12mg 9mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Phosphorus 11mg 19mg Feijoa
Potassium 103mg 172mg Feijoa
Sodium 3mg 3mg
Zinc 0.06mg Feijoa
Copper 0.036mg Feijoa
Manganese 0.084mg Feijoa
Vitamin A 1500IU 6IU Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin A RAE 75µg 0µg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin E 0.16mg Feijoa
Vitamin C 26.3mg 32.9mg Feijoa
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.006mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.018mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.295mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B5 0.233mg Feijoa
Vitamin B6 0.067mg Feijoa
Folate 23µg Feijoa
Vitamin K 3.5µg Feijoa
Tryptophan 0.007mg Feijoa
Threonine 0.019mg Feijoa
Isoleucine 0.019mg Feijoa
Leucine 0.028mg Feijoa
Lysine 0.038mg Feijoa
Methionine 0.007mg Feijoa
Phenylalanine 0.019mg Feijoa
Valine 0.019mg Feijoa
Histidine 0.009mg Feijoa
Saturated Fat 0.104g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g Feijoa
Polyunsaturated fat 0.136g Feijoa
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.107g Feijoa
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Feijoa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Feijoa
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)
15%
Feijoa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
7%
Feijoa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.104g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Feijoa
Feijoa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (3 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Feijoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168176/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.