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

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How are Sapodilla and Pitanga (Surinam cherry) different?

  • Sapodilla is higher in Iron, however, Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is 13% higher.
  • Sapodilla contains 4 times more Iron than Pitanga (Surinam cherry). While Sapodilla contains 0.8mg of Iron, Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains only 0.2mg.

Sapodilla, raw and Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), raw 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 more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Potassium +87.4%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Phosphorus - 11
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 30% 9% 6% 18% 2% 3% 29% 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 +133.3%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Potassium +87.4%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Phosphorus - 11

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 A +2400%
Contains more Vitamin C +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
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 4% 0% 0% 49% 0% 5% 4% 16% 9% 11% 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 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin C +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +175%
Contains more Carbs +166.5%
Contains more Protein +81.8%
Contains more Water +16.4%
Equal in Other - 0.5
20% 78%
Protein: 0.44 g
Fats: 1.1 g
Carbs: 19.96 g
Water: 78 g
Other: 0.5 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 +175%
Contains more Carbs +166.5%
Contains more Protein +81.8%
Contains more Water +16.4%
Equal in Other - 0.5

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sapodilla Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Opinion
Net carbs 14.66g 7.49g Sapodilla
Protein 0.44g 0.8g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Fats 1.1g 0.4g Sapodilla
Carbs 19.96g 7.49g Sapodilla
Calories 83kcal 33kcal Sapodilla
Fiber 5.3g Sapodilla
Calcium 21mg 9mg Sapodilla
Iron 0.8mg 0.2mg Sapodilla
Magnesium 12mg 12mg
Phosphorus 12mg 11mg Sapodilla
Potassium 193mg 103mg Sapodilla
Sodium 12mg 3mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Zinc 0.1mg Sapodilla
Copper 0.086mg Sapodilla
Selenium 0.6µg Sapodilla
Vitamin A 60IU 1500IU Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 75µg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin C 14.7mg 26.3mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.03mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.04mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.3mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B5 0.252mg Sapodilla
Vitamin B6 0.037mg Sapodilla
Folate 14µg Sapodilla
Tryptophan 0.005mg Sapodilla
Threonine 0.012mg Sapodilla
Isoleucine 0.015mg Sapodilla
Leucine 0.024mg Sapodilla
Lysine 0.039mg Sapodilla
Methionine 0.003mg Sapodilla
Phenylalanine 0.013mg Sapodilla
Valine 0.016mg Sapodilla
Histidine 0.016mg Sapodilla
Saturated Fat 0.194g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.521g Sapodilla
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g Sapodilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sapodilla 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
8%
Sapodilla
17%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Sapodilla
3%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sapodilla
Sapodilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.194g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Sapodilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167759/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.