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

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How are Pitanga (Surinam cherry) and Rose hip different?

  • Rose hip has more Vitamin C, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3 than Pitanga (Surinam cherry).
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Rose hip is 444% higher.

Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), raw and Rose Hips, wild (Northern Plains Indians) are the varieties used in this article.

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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 -25%
Contains more Calcium +1777.8%
Contains more Iron +430%
Contains more Magnesium +475%
Contains more Phosphorus +454.5%
Contains more Potassium +316.5%
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 51% 40% 50% 27% 38% 1% 7% 38% 134% 0%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Calcium +1777.8%
Contains more Iron +430%
Contains more Magnesium +475%
Contains more Phosphorus +454.5%
Contains more Potassium +316.5%

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 B1 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +189.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1519.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +315%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +333.3%
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 261% 117% 0% 1420% 4% 39% 25% 48% 18% 3% 0% 65%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +189.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1519.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +315%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +333.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +17.6%
Contains more Water +54.8%
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Carbs +410.3%
Contains more Other +136%
7% 91%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 7.49 g
Water: 90.81 g
Other: 0.5 g
38% 59%
Protein: 1.6 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 38.22 g
Water: 58.66 g
Other: 1.18 g
Contains more Fats +17.6%
Contains more Water +54.8%
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Carbs +410.3%
Contains more Other +136%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Rose hip Opinion
Net carbs 7.49g 14.12g Rose hip
Protein 0.8g 1.6g Rose hip
Fats 0.4g 0.34g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Carbs 7.49g 38.22g Rose hip
Calories 33kcal 162kcal Rose hip
Fructose 1.16g Rose hip
Sugar 2.58g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Fiber 24.1g Rose hip
Calcium 9mg 169mg Rose hip
Iron 0.2mg 1.06mg Rose hip
Magnesium 12mg 69mg Rose hip
Phosphorus 11mg 61mg Rose hip
Potassium 103mg 429mg Rose hip
Sodium 3mg 4mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Zinc 0.25mg Rose hip
Copper 0.113mg Rose hip
Manganese 1.02mg Rose hip
Vitamin A 1500IU 4345IU Rose hip
Vitamin A RAE 75µg 217µg Rose hip
Vitamin E 5.84mg Rose hip
Vitamin C 26.3mg 426mg Rose hip
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.016mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.166mg Rose hip
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 1.3mg Rose hip
Vitamin B5 0.8mg Rose hip
Vitamin B6 0.076mg Rose hip
Folate 3µg Rose hip
Vitamin K 25.9µg Rose hip

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Rose hip
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)
166%
Rose hip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
38%
Rose hip

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Rose hip
Rose hip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rose hip
Rose hip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rose hip
Rose hip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)

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. Rose hip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168998/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.