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

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

  • Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Naranjilla is richer in Vitamin B3.
  • Pitanga (Surinam cherry)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 26% higher.
  • Pitanga (Surinam cherry) has 3 times more Vitamin A RAE than Naranjilla. Pitanga (Surinam cherry) has 75µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Naranjilla has 28µg.

We used Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), raw and Naranjilla (lulo) pulp, frozen, unsweetened 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 more Calcium +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Potassium +94.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Phosphorus - 12
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% 14% 8% 6% 18% 1% 3% 10% 9% 3%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Potassium +94.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Phosphorus - 12

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 +164.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +721.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +383.3%
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 35% 15% 0% 11% 12% 0% 28% 14% 25% 3% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin A +164.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +721.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +383.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +81.8%
Contains more Fats +81.8%
Contains more Carbs +26.9%
Contains more Other +28.2%
Equal in Water - 93.05
7% 91%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 7.49 g
Water: 90.81 g
Other: 0.5 g
6% 93%
Protein: 0.44 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 5.9 g
Water: 93.05 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more Protein +81.8%
Contains more Fats +81.8%
Contains more Carbs +26.9%
Contains more Other +28.2%
Equal in Water - 93.05

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Naranjilla Opinion
Net carbs 7.49g 4.8g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Protein 0.8g 0.44g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Fats 0.4g 0.22g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Carbs 7.49g 5.9g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Calories 33kcal 25kcal Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Fructose 1.04g Naranjilla
Sugar 3.74g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Fiber 1.1g Naranjilla
Calcium 9mg 8mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Iron 0.2mg 0.35mg Naranjilla
Magnesium 12mg 11mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Phosphorus 11mg 12mg Naranjilla
Potassium 103mg 200mg Naranjilla
Sodium 3mg 4mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Zinc 0.1mg Naranjilla
Copper 0.028mg Naranjilla
Manganese 0.067mg Naranjilla
Selenium 0.4µg Naranjilla
Vitamin A 1500IU 568IU Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin A RAE 75µg 28µg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin E 0.75mg Naranjilla
Vitamin C 26.3mg 3.2mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.045mg Naranjilla
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 1.45mg Naranjilla
Vitamin B5 0.22mg Naranjilla
Vitamin B6 0.107mg Naranjilla
Folate 3µg Naranjilla
Vitamin K 14.6µg Naranjilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Naranjilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167790/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.