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Strawberry vs. Acerola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Strawberry and Acerola?

  • Acerola is richer than Strawberry in Vitamin C.
  • Acerola's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 1799% more.
  • Strawberry has 2 times more Fiber than Acerola. While Strawberry has 2g of Fiber, Acerola has only 1.1g.

We used Strawberries, raw and Acerola, (west indian 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 +33.3%
Contains more Iron +105%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.2%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Copper +79.2%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Potassium - 146
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 16% 10% 11% 14% 1% 4% 16% 51% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 8% 13% 5% 13% 1% 3% 29% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +105%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.2%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Copper +79.2%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Potassium - 146

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 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +422.2%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +6291.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2753.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.4
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 196% 6% 6% 8% 8% 11% 18% 0% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 0% 0% 5592% 5% 14% 8% 19% 3% 11% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +422.2%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +6291.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2753.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +67.5%
Contains more Other +100%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
Equal in Carbs - 7.69
Equal in Water - 91.41
8% 91%
Protein: 0.67 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 7.68 g
Water: 90.95 g
Other: 0.4 g
8% 91%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 7.69 g
Water: 91.41 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +67.5%
Contains more Other +100%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
Equal in Carbs - 7.69
Equal in Water - 91.41

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +90.7%
7% 20% 73%
Saturated Fat: 0.015 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.043 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.155 g
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.068 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +90.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Strawberry Acerola Opinion
Net carbs 5.68g 6.59g Acerola
Protein 0.67g 0.4g Strawberry
Fats 0.3g 0.3g
Carbs 7.68g 7.69g Acerola
Calories 32kcal 32kcal
Starch 0.04g Strawberry
Fructose 2.44g Strawberry
Sugar 4.89g Acerola
Fiber 2g 1.1g Strawberry
Calcium 16mg 12mg Strawberry
Iron 0.41mg 0.2mg Strawberry
Magnesium 13mg 18mg Acerola
Phosphorus 24mg 11mg Strawberry
Potassium 153mg 146mg Strawberry
Sodium 1mg 7mg Strawberry
Zinc 0.14mg 0.1mg Strawberry
Copper 0.048mg 0.086mg Acerola
Manganese 0.386mg Strawberry
Selenium 0.4µg 0.6µg Acerola
Vitamin A 12IU 767IU Acerola
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 38µg Acerola
Vitamin E 0.29mg Strawberry
Vitamin C 58.8mg 1677.6mg Acerola
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.02mg Strawberry
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.06mg Acerola
Vitamin B3 0.386mg 0.4mg Acerola
Vitamin B5 0.125mg 0.309mg Acerola
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.009mg Strawberry
Folate 24µg 14µg Strawberry
Vitamin K 2.2µg Strawberry
Tryptophan 0.008mg Strawberry
Threonine 0.02mg Strawberry
Isoleucine 0.016mg Strawberry
Leucine 0.034mg Strawberry
Lysine 0.026mg Strawberry
Methionine 0.002mg Strawberry
Phenylalanine 0.019mg Strawberry
Valine 0.019mg Strawberry
Histidine 0.012mg Strawberry
Saturated Fat 0.015g 0.068g Strawberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.043g 0.082g Acerola
Polyunsaturated fat 0.155g 0.09g Strawberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Strawberry Acerola
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
22%
Strawberry
475%
Acerola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Strawberry
8%
Acerola

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Strawberry
Strawberry contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Strawberry
Strawberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.053g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Acerola
Acerola is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Strawberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167762/nutrients
  2. Acerola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171686/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.