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

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Important differences between Quince and Pitanga (Surinam cherry)

  • Quince has more Iron, however, Pitanga (Surinam cherry) has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Pitanga (Surinam cherry)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 13% more.
  • Quince has 4 times more Iron than Pitanga (Surinam cherry). Quince has 0.7mg of Iron, while Pitanga (Surinam cherry) has 0.2mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Quinces, raw 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 +22.2%
Contains more Iron +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.5%
Contains more Potassium +91.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 27% 6% 8% 18% 1% 2% 44% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 8% 9% 5% 10% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Iron +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.5%
Contains more Potassium +91.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -25%

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.
Quince
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Contains more Vitamin A +3650%
Contains more Vitamin C +75.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50%
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% 50% 5% 7% 4% 5% 10% 3% 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 A +3650%
Contains more Vitamin C +75.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +104.3%
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Other +25%
Equal in Water - 90.81
15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 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 Carbs +104.3%
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Other +25%
Equal in Water - 90.81

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quince Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Opinion
Net carbs 13.4g 7.49g Quince
Protein 0.4g 0.8g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Fats 0.1g 0.4g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Carbs 15.3g 7.49g Quince
Calories 57kcal 33kcal Quince
Fiber 1.9g Quince
Calcium 11mg 9mg Quince
Iron 0.7mg 0.2mg Quince
Magnesium 8mg 12mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Phosphorus 17mg 11mg Quince
Potassium 197mg 103mg Quince
Sodium 4mg 3mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Zinc 0.04mg Quince
Copper 0.13mg Quince
Selenium 0.6µg Quince
Vitamin A 40IU 1500IU Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 75µg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin C 15mg 26.3mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.03mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.04mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.3mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B5 0.081mg Quince
Vitamin B6 0.04mg Quince
Folate 3µg Quince
Saturated Fat 0.01g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g Quince
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g Quince

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Quince 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
7%
Quince
17%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Quince
3%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Quince
Quince is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
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 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. Quince - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/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.