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

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Summary of differences between Purple mangosteen and Pitanga (Surinam cherry)

  • Purple mangosteen has less Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE than Pitanga (Surinam cherry).
  • Pitanga (Surinam cherry) covers your daily need of Vitamin C 26% more than Purple mangosteen.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mangosteen, canned, syrup pack and Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), 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 +33.3%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +114.6%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 12% 10% 4% 5% 1% 6% 24% 14% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 8% 9% 5% 10% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +114.6%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 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 B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35%
Contains more Vitamin A +4185.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +806.9%
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 3% 0% 0% 10% 14% 13% 6% 2% 5% 24% 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 90% 0% 0% 88% 8% 10% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35%
Contains more Vitamin A +4185.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +806.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +45%
Contains more Carbs +139.1%
Contains more Protein +95.1%
Contains more Water +12.2%
Contains more Other +212.5%
18% 81%
Protein: 0.41 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 17.91 g
Water: 80.94 g
Other: 0.16 g
7% 91%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 7.49 g
Water: 90.81 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more Fats +45%
Contains more Carbs +139.1%
Contains more Protein +95.1%
Contains more Water +12.2%
Contains more Other +212.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Purple mangosteen Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Purple mangosteen Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Opinion
Net carbs 16.11g 7.49g Purple mangosteen
Protein 0.41g 0.8g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Fats 0.58g 0.4g Purple mangosteen
Carbs 17.91g 7.49g Purple mangosteen
Calories 73kcal 33kcal Purple mangosteen
Fiber 1.8g Purple mangosteen
Calcium 12mg 9mg Purple mangosteen
Iron 0.3mg 0.2mg Purple mangosteen
Magnesium 13mg 12mg Purple mangosteen
Phosphorus 8mg 11mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Potassium 48mg 103mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Sodium 7mg 3mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Zinc 0.21mg Purple mangosteen
Copper 0.069mg Purple mangosteen
Manganese 0.102mg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin A 35IU 1500IU Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 75µg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin C 2.9mg 26.3mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.03mg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin B2 0.054mg 0.04mg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 0.3mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B5 0.032mg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin B6 0.018mg Purple mangosteen
Folate 31µg Purple mangosteen

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Purple mangosteen Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
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
6%
Purple mangosteen
17%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Purple mangosteen
3%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is cheaper?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is cheaper (difference - $5)
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)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
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. Purple mangosteen - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169090/nutrients
  2. Pitanga (Surinam cherry) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169129/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.