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

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What are the main differences between Pitanga (Surinam cherry) and Goji berries?

  • Pitanga (Surinam cherry) has less Iron, Vitamin C, and Calcium than Goji berries.
  • Goji berries' daily need coverage for Iron is 83% higher.
  • Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains less Sodium.

We used Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), raw and Goji berries, dried types in this comparison.

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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 less Sodium -99%
Contains more Calcium +2011.1%
Contains more Iron +3300%
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 57% 255% 0% 0% 0% 39% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Calcium +2011.1%
Contains more Iron +3300%

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 +1688.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +84%
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 1610% 0% 0% 162% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1688.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +84%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1110.8%
Contains more Protein +1682.5%
Contains more Carbs +928.8%
Contains more Other +58%
Equal in Fats - 0.39
7% 91%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 7.49 g
Water: 90.81 g
Other: 0.5 g
14% 77% 8%
Protein: 14.26 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 77.06 g
Water: 7.5 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Water +1110.8%
Contains more Protein +1682.5%
Contains more Carbs +928.8%
Contains more Other +58%
Equal in Fats - 0.39

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Goji berries Opinion
Net carbs 7.49g 64.06g Goji berries
Protein 0.8g 14.26g Goji berries
Fats 0.4g 0.39g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Carbs 7.49g 77.06g Goji berries
Calories 33kcal 349kcal Goji berries
Sugar 45.61g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Fiber 13g Goji berries
Calcium 9mg 190mg Goji berries
Iron 0.2mg 6.8mg Goji berries
Magnesium 12mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Phosphorus 11mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Potassium 103mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Sodium 3mg 298mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin A 1500IU 26822IU Goji berries
Vitamin A RAE 75µg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin C 26.3mg 48.4mg Goji berries
Vitamin B1 0.03mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B2 0.04mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B3 0.3mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Threonine 0.358mg Goji berries
Isoleucine 0.261mg Goji berries
Leucine 0.456mg Goji berries
Lysine 0.233mg Goji berries
Methionine 0.087mg Goji berries
Phenylalanine 0.271mg Goji berries
Valine 0.316mg Goji berries
Histidine 0.157mg Goji berries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Goji berries
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)
148%
Goji berries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
35%
Goji berries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
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 ($)
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. Goji berries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173032/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.