Acerola vs. Cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Acerola and Cherry
- Cherry contains less Vitamin C than Acerola.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Acerola is 1853% higher.
- Cherry has 2 times less Magnesium than Acerola. Acerola has 18mg of Magnesium, while Cherry has 9mg.
Food types used in this article are Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw and Cherries, sour, red, 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 | +100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +60% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.4% |
| 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 | +16676% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +116.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +67.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +388.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +150% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +58.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +95% |
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Fats
~0.3g
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Water
~86.13g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~0.068g
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~0.082g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.09g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated Fat | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 32kcal | 50kcal |
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| Protein | 0.4g | 1g |
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| Fats | 0.3g | 0.3g | |
| Vitamin C | 1677.6mg | 10mg |
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| Net carbs | 6.59g | 10.58g |
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| Carbs | 7.69g | 12.18g |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 9mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 16mg |
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| Potassium | 146mg | 173mg |
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| Iron | 0.2mg | 0.32mg |
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| Sugar | 8.49g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.104mg |
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| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.1mg | |
| Phosphorus | 11mg | 15mg |
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| Sodium | 7mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin A | 767IU | 1283IU |
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| Vitamin A | 38µg | 64µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.07mg |
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| Manganese | 0.112mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.4mg | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 0.143mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 0.044mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.1µg |
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| Folate | 14µg | 8µg |
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| Choline | 6.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.068g | 0.068g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.082g | 0.082g | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.09g | 0.09g | |
| Fructose | 3.51g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats 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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
10%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cherry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cherry contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Acerola is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Acerola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
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 contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.068 g)
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.