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Acerola juice vs. Carissa (natal-plum) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between acerola juice and carissa (natal-plum)

  • Acerola juice has more vitamin C, while carissa (natal-plum) has more copper and iron.
  • Acerola juice covers your daily need for vitamin C 1736% more than carissa (natal-plum).
  • Acerola juice contains 42 times more Vitamin C than carissa (natal-plum). While acerola juice contains 1600mg of Vitamin C, carissa (natal-plum) contains only 38mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Acerola juice, raw and Carissa, (natal-plum), 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3% 8.6% 19% 29% 2.7% 3.9% 0.39% 0% 0.55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.3% 23% 49% 70% 0% 3% 0.39% 0% 0%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +168%
Contains more IronIron +162%
Contains more CopperCopper +144.2%
~equal in Calcium ~11mg
~equal in Sodium ~3mg
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5333% 31% 3.6% 0% 5% 14% 7.5% 12% 0.92% 0% 3.5% 11% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 127% 2.4% 0% 0% 10% 14% 3.8% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4110.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1172.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.06mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 94%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 4.8 g
Water: 94.3 g
Other: 0.2 g
14% 84%
Protein: 0.5 g
Fats: 1.3 g
Carbs: 13.63 g
Water: 84.17 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more WaterWater +12%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25%
Contains more FatsFats +333.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +184%
Contains more OtherOther +100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Acerola juice Carissa (natal-plum) Opinion
Calories 23kcal 62kcal Carissa (natal-plum)
Protein 0.4g 0.5g Carissa (natal-plum)
Fats 0.3g 1.3g Carissa (natal-plum)
Vitamin C 1600mg 38mg Acerola juice
Net carbs 4.5g 13.63g Carissa (natal-plum)
Carbs 4.8g 13.63g Carissa (natal-plum)
Magnesium 12mg 16mg Carissa (natal-plum)
Calcium 10mg 11mg Carissa (natal-plum)
Potassium 97mg 260mg Carissa (natal-plum)
Iron 0.5mg 1.31mg Carissa (natal-plum)
Sugar 4.5g Carissa (natal-plum)
Fiber 0.3g Acerola juice
Copper 0.086mg 0.21mg Carissa (natal-plum)
Zinc 0.1mg Acerola juice
Phosphorus 9mg 7mg Acerola juice
Sodium 3mg 3mg
Vitamin A 509IU 40IU Acerola juice
Vitamin A 25µg 2µg Acerola juice
Vitamin E 0.18mg Acerola juice
Selenium 0.1µg Acerola juice
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.04mg Carissa (natal-plum)
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.06mg
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.2mg Acerola juice
Vitamin B5 0.205mg Acerola juice
Vitamin B6 0.004mg Acerola juice
Vitamin K 1.4µg Acerola juice
Folate 14µg Acerola juice
Saturated Fat 0.068g Carissa (natal-plum)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g Acerola juice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g Acerola juice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Acerola juice Carissa (natal-plum)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
417%
Acerola juice
12%
Carissa (natal-plum)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Acerola juice
16%
Carissa (natal-plum)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carissa (natal-plum)
Carissa (natal-plum) is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carissa (natal-plum)
Carissa (natal-plum) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.068g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Acerola juice
Acerola juice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (3 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Acerola juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171687/nutrients
  2. Carissa (natal-plum) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173952/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.