Acerola vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between acerola and bananas
- Acerola is higher in vitamin C; however, bananas are richer in vitamin B6, potassium, and fiber.
- Acerola's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 1854% higher.
The food types used in this comparison are Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw and Bananas, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +140% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +145.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +30% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.7% |
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 | +19182.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +55% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +21.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +66.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3977.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +22% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +172.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +197% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +315% |
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Fats
~0.33g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +156.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +23.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 1677.6mg | 8.7mg | 1854% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 0.367mg | 28% |
| Manganese | 0.27mg | 12% | |
| Fructose | 4.85g | 6% | |
| Potassium | 146mg | 358mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 2.6g | 6% |
| Carbs | 7.69g | 22.84g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 3µg | 4% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 89kcal | 3% |
| Choline | 9.8mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 14µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Starch | 5.38g | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 11mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.665mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 1.09g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 0.334mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.073mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.031mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.078mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 12mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.59g | 20.24g | N/A |
| Sugar | 12.23g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.068g | 0.112g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.082g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.09g | 0.073g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0% |
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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
436%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Banana is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Banana is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Acerola is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Acerola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.044g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Acerola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Acerola is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)