Acerola vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between acerola and apples
- Acerola has more vitamin C, vitamin A, and copper; however, apples have more fiber.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for acerola is 1859% higher.
- Apples have 14 times less vitamin A than acerola. Acerola has 767IU of vitamin A, while apples have 54IU.
Food types used in this article are Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw and Apples, raw, with skin.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +260% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +66.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +218.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +150% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +36369.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +130.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +339.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +406.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +355.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +53.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +76.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +79.6% |
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Water
~85.56g
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1071.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +76.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 1677.6mg | 4.6mg | 1859% |
| Fructose | 5.9g | 7% | |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.027mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 2.4g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 0.061mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 3µg | 4% |
| Folate | 14µg | 3µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.026mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 5mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.035mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 0.041mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.091mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 7.69g | 13.81g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Choline | 3.4mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 1% | |
| Calories | 32kcal | 52kcal | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 146mg | 107mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 0.26g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.59g | 11.41g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.39g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.05g | 0% | |
| Phosphorus | 11mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.068g | 0.028g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.082g | 0.007g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.09g | 0.051g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.001mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.001mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.005mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Acerola is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Acerola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Acerola is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Acerola is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.