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

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How are Sour cherry and Pitanga (Surinam cherry) different?

  • Sour cherry is richer in Iron, while Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Pitanga (Surinam cherry) covers your daily need of Vitamin C 29% more than Sour cherry.
  • Sour cherry contains 3 times more Iron than Pitanga (Surinam cherry). Sour cherry contains 0.64mg of Iron, while Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains 0.2mg.

Cherries, sour, canned, water pack, drained and Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), raw types were 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 +22.2%
Contains more Iron +220%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.5%
Contains more Potassium +11.7%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 24% 6% 7% 11% 1% 2% 0% 8% 0%
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 +220%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.5%
Contains more Potassium +11.7%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +8666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 7% 15% 5% 3% 11% 0% 0% 21%
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 B2 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +8666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +39.5%
Contains more Protein +15.9%
Contains more Fats +90.5%
Contains more Other +47.1%
Equal in Water - 90.81
10% 88%
Protein: 0.69 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.45 g
Water: 88.31 g
Other: 0.34 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 +39.5%
Contains more Protein +15.9%
Contains more Fats +90.5%
Contains more Other +47.1%
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.
Sour cherry Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sour cherry Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Opinion
Net carbs 9.25g 7.49g Sour cherry
Protein 0.69g 0.8g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Fats 0.21g 0.4g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Carbs 10.45g 7.49g Sour cherry
Calories 42kcal 33kcal Sour cherry
Fructose 2.79g Sour cherry
Sugar 6.99g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Fiber 1.2g Sour cherry
Calcium 11mg 9mg Sour cherry
Iron 0.64mg 0.2mg Sour cherry
Magnesium 8mg 12mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Phosphorus 16mg 11mg Sour cherry
Potassium 115mg 103mg Sour cherry
Sodium 4mg 3mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Zinc 0.07mg Sour cherry
Manganese 0.059mg Sour cherry
Vitamin A 1500IU Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin A RAE 75µg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin C 0.3mg 26.3mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.03mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.04mg Sour cherry
Vitamin B3 0.26mg 0.3mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B5 0.041mg Sour cherry
Vitamin B6 0.047mg Sour cherry
Vitamin K 8.1µg Sour cherry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sour cherry
Sour cherry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sour cherry
Sour cherry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
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. Sour cherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167769/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.