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

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Important differences between Pitanga (Surinam cherry) and Orange juice

  • Pitanga (Surinam cherry) has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Orange juice has more Vitamin C.
  • Orange juice's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 26% more.
  • Pitanga (Surinam cherry) has 8 times more Vitamin A RAE than Orange juice. Pitanga (Surinam cherry) has 75µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Orange juice has 10µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), raw and Orange juice, 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 +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.5%
Contains more Potassium +94.2%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.2
Equal in Magnesium - 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 4% 8% 8% 8% 18% 1% 2% 15% 2% 1%
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.5%
Contains more Potassium +94.2%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.2
Equal in Magnesium - 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 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +90.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.3%
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 12% 1% 0% 167% 23% 7% 8% 12% 10% 23% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +90.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +14.3%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +25%
Contains more Carbs +38.9%
Equal in Water - 88.3
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: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.4 g
Water: 88.3 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +14.3%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +25%
Contains more Carbs +38.9%
Equal in Water - 88.3

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Orange juice Opinion
Net carbs 7.49g 10.2g Orange juice
Protein 0.8g 0.7g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Fats 0.4g 0.2g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Carbs 7.49g 10.4g Orange juice
Calories 33kcal 45kcal Orange juice
Sugar 8.4g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Fiber 0.2g Orange juice
Calcium 9mg 11mg Orange juice
Iron 0.2mg 0.2mg
Magnesium 12mg 11mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Phosphorus 11mg 17mg Orange juice
Potassium 103mg 200mg Orange juice
Sodium 3mg 1mg Orange juice
Zinc 0.05mg Orange juice
Copper 0.044mg Orange juice
Manganese 0.014mg Orange juice
Selenium 0.1µg Orange juice
Vitamin A 1500IU 200IU Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin A RAE 75µg 10µg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin E 0.04mg Orange juice
Vitamin C 26.3mg 50mg Orange juice
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.09mg Orange juice
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.03mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.4mg Orange juice
Vitamin B5 0.19mg Orange juice
Vitamin B6 0.04mg Orange juice
Folate 30µg Orange juice
Vitamin K 0.1µg Orange juice
Tryptophan 0.002mg Orange juice
Threonine 0.008mg Orange juice
Isoleucine 0.008mg Orange juice
Leucine 0.013mg Orange juice
Lysine 0.009mg Orange juice
Methionine 0.003mg Orange juice
Phenylalanine 0.009mg Orange juice
Valine 0.011mg Orange juice
Histidine 0.003mg Orange juice
Saturated Fat 0.024g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g Orange juice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g Orange juice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Orange juice
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)
22%
Orange juice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
6%
Orange juice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange juice
Orange juice contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Orange juice
Orange juice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange juice
Orange juice is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Orange juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169098/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.