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

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What are the differences between Rambutan and Pitanga (Surinam cherry)?

  • Rambutan is higher in Vitamin B3, yet Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Pitanga (Surinam cherry)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 24% more.
  • Rambutan has 5 times more Vitamin B3 than Pitanga (Surinam cherry). While Rambutan has 1.352mg of Vitamin B3, Pitanga (Surinam cherry) has only 0.3mg.

We used Rambutan, canned, syrup pack 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.
Contains more Calcium +144.4%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.2%
Contains more Potassium +145.2%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 14% 5% 4% 4% 2% 3% 22% 45% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 8% 9% 5% 10% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +144.4%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.2%
Contains more Potassium +145.2%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%

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 B3 +350.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +49900%
Contains more Vitamin C +436.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 17% 4% 6% 26% 2% 5% 6% 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 B3 +350.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +49900%
Contains more Vitamin C +436.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +178.6%
Contains more Protein +23.1%
Contains more Fats +90.5%
Contains more Water +16.4%
Contains more Other +117.4%
21% 78%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 20.87 g
Water: 78.04 g
Other: 0.23 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 +178.6%
Contains more Protein +23.1%
Contains more Fats +90.5%
Contains more Water +16.4%
Contains more Other +117.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rambutan 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 Rambutan Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Opinion
Net carbs 19.97g 7.49g Rambutan
Protein 0.65g 0.8g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Fats 0.21g 0.4g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Carbs 20.87g 7.49g Rambutan
Calories 82kcal 33kcal Rambutan
Fiber 0.9g Rambutan
Calcium 22mg 9mg Rambutan
Iron 0.35mg 0.2mg Rambutan
Magnesium 7mg 12mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Phosphorus 9mg 11mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Potassium 42mg 103mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Sodium 11mg 3mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Zinc 0.08mg Rambutan
Copper 0.066mg Rambutan
Manganese 0.343mg Rambutan
Vitamin A 3IU 1500IU Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 75µg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin C 4.9mg 26.3mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.03mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.04mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B3 1.352mg 0.3mg Rambutan
Vitamin B5 0.018mg Rambutan
Vitamin B6 0.02mg Rambutan
Folate 8µg Rambutan

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rambutan 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
5%
Rambutan
17%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Rambutan
3%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Rambutan
Rambutan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Rambutan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168167/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.