Prunes vs. Pitanga (Surinam cherry) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Prunes and Pitanga (Surinam cherry)?
- Prunes is higher in Potassium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Iron, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, yet Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is higher in Vitamin C.
- Pitanga (Surinam cherry)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 29% more.
- Prunes has 7 times more Potassium than Pitanga (Surinam cherry). While Prunes has 732mg of Potassium, Pitanga (Surinam cherry) has only 103mg.
We used Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked and Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), raw types 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.
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Calcium
+377.8%
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Iron
+365%
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Magnesium
+241.7%
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Phosphorus
+527.3%
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Potassium
+610.7%
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Sodium
-33.3%
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Calcium
+377.8%
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Iron
+365%
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Magnesium
+241.7%
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Phosphorus
+527.3%
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Potassium
+610.7%
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Sodium
-33.3%
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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Vitamin B1
+70%
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Vitamin B2
+365%
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Vitamin B3
+527.3%
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Vitamin A
+92.1%
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Vitamin C
+4283.3%
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Vitamin B1
+70%
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Vitamin B2
+365%
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Vitamin B3
+527.3%
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Vitamin A
+92.1%
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Vitamin C
+4283.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+172.5%
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Carbs
+752.9%
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Other
+428%
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Water
+193.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.4
Protein:
2.18 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
63.88 g
Water:
30.92 g
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2.64 g
Protein:
0.8 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
7.49 g
Water:
90.81 g
Other:
0.5 g
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Protein
+172.5%
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Carbs
+752.9%
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+428%
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Water
+193.7%
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 56.78g | 7.49g |
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| Protein | 2.18g | 0.8g |
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| Fats | 0.38g | 0.4g |
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| Carbs | 63.88g | 7.49g |
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| Calories | 240kcal | 33kcal |
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| Starch | 5.11g |
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| Fructose | 12.45g |
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| Sugar | 38.13g |
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| Fiber | 7.1g |
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| Calcium | 43mg | 9mg |
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| Iron | 0.93mg | 0.2mg |
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| Magnesium | 41mg | 12mg |
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| Phosphorus | 69mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 732mg | 103mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 3mg |
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| Zinc | 0.44mg |
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| Copper | 0.281mg |
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| Manganese | 0.299mg |
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| Selenium | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 781IU | 1500IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 39µg | 75µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.43mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 26.3mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.186mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.882mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.422mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.205mg |
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| Folate | 4µg |
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| Vitamin K | 59.5µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.025mg |
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| Threonine | 0.049mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.041mg |
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| Leucine | 0.066mg |
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| Lysine | 0.05mg |
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| Methionine | 0.016mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.052mg |
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| Valine | 0.056mg |
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| Histidine | 0.027mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.088g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.053g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.062g |
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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
31%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
3%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Prunes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Prunes is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.13g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.088g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)