Acerola vs. Carissa (natal-plum) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between acerola and carissa (natal-plum)
- Acerola has more vitamin C; however, carissa (natal-plum) is richer in iron and copper.
- Acerola's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 1822% more.
- Acerola contains 44 times more Vitamin C than carissa (natal-plum). Acerola contains 1677.6mg of Vitamin C, while carissa (natal-plum) contains 38mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Acerola, (west indian cherry), 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +78.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +555% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +144.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.1% |
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 | +4314.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1817.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
~equal in
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.4 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
7.69 g
Water:
91.41 g
Other:
0.2 g
Protein:
0.5 g
Fats:
1.3 g
Carbs:
13.63 g
Water:
84.17 g
Other:
0.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +333.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +77.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
~equal in
Water
~84.17g
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 32kcal | 62kcal |
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| Protein | 0.4g | 0.5g |
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| Fats | 0.3g | 1.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 1677.6mg | 38mg |
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| Net carbs | 6.59g | 13.63g |
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| Carbs | 7.69g | 13.63g |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 146mg | 260mg |
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| Iron | 0.2mg | 1.31mg |
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| Fiber | 1.1g |
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| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.21mg |
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| Zinc | 0.1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 11mg | 7mg |
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| Sodium | 7mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin A | 767IU | 40IU |
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| Vitamin A | 38µg | 2µg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.06mg | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg |
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| Folate | 14µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.068g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.082g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.09g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
438%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carissa (natal-plum) contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carissa (natal-plum) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.068g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Acerola is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Acerola 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 Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)