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

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Summary of differences between Pitanga (Surinam cherry) and Gooseberry

  • Gooseberry has less Vitamin A RAE than Pitanga (Surinam cherry).

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), raw and Gooseberries, 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 Magnesium +20%
Contains more Calcium +177.8%
Contains more Iron +55%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.5%
Contains more Potassium +92.2%
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 8% 12% 8% 12% 18% 1% 4% 24% 19% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Calcium +177.8%
Contains more Iron +55%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.5%
Contains more Potassium +92.2%
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 +417.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 27.7
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.3
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 18% 8% 0% 93% 10% 7% 6% 18% 19% 5% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +417.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 27.7
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +45%
Contains more Carbs +35.9%
Equal in Protein - 0.88
Equal in Water - 87.87
Equal in Other - 0.49
7% 91%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 7.49 g
Water: 90.81 g
Other: 0.5 g
10% 88%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 10.18 g
Water: 87.87 g
Other: 0.49 g
Contains more Fats +45%
Contains more Carbs +35.9%
Equal in Protein - 0.88
Equal in Water - 87.87
Equal in Other - 0.49

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Gooseberry Opinion
Net carbs 7.49g 5.88g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Protein 0.8g 0.88g Gooseberry
Fats 0.4g 0.58g Gooseberry
Carbs 7.49g 10.18g Gooseberry
Calories 33kcal 44kcal Gooseberry
Fiber 4.3g Gooseberry
Calcium 9mg 25mg Gooseberry
Iron 0.2mg 0.31mg Gooseberry
Magnesium 12mg 10mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Phosphorus 11mg 27mg Gooseberry
Potassium 103mg 198mg Gooseberry
Sodium 3mg 1mg Gooseberry
Zinc 0.12mg Gooseberry
Copper 0.07mg Gooseberry
Manganese 0.144mg Gooseberry
Selenium 0.6µg Gooseberry
Vitamin A 1500IU 290IU Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin A RAE 75µg 15µg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin E 0.37mg Gooseberry
Vitamin C 26.3mg 27.7mg Gooseberry
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.04mg Gooseberry
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.03mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.3mg
Vitamin B5 0.286mg Gooseberry
Vitamin B6 0.08mg Gooseberry
Folate 6µg Gooseberry
Saturated Fat 0.038g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.051g Gooseberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.317g Gooseberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Gooseberry
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%
Gooseberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
10%
Gooseberry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.038g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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. Gooseberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173030/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.