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Acerola vs. Chokecherries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between acerola and chokecherries

  • Acerola has more vitamin C; however, chokecherries are richer in fiber and vitamin B6.
  • Acerola covers your daily vitamin C needs 1863% more than chokecherries.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw and Chokecherries, raw, pitted (Shoshone Bannock).

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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 13% 3.6% 13% 7.5% 29% 2.7% 4.7% 0.91% 0% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 12% 27% 15% 23% 5.2% 19% 0.26% 25% 9.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +111.6%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +90%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +309.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +183.3%

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 5592% 13% 0% 0% 5% 14% 7.5% 19% 2.1% 0% 0% 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 2.3% 0.67% 15% 0% 7.3% 13% 13% 20% 45% 0% 73% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +239557.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1800%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2044.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.058mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.33mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 91%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 7.69 g
Water: 91.41 g
Other: 0.2 g
3% 34% 62%
Protein: 2.89 g
Fats: 0.98 g
Carbs: 33.88 g
Water: 61.5 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more WaterWater +48.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +622.5%
Contains more FatsFats +226.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +340.6%
Contains more OtherOther +275%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Acerola Chokecherries
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Acerola Chokecherries DV% diff.
Vitamin C 1677.6mg 0.7mg 1863%
Fiber 1.1g 17g 64%
Vitamin K 29.3µg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.193mg 14%
Carbs 7.69g 33.88g 9%
Manganese 0.192mg 8%
Fructose 5.38g 7%
Calories 32kcal 156kcal 6%
Potassium 146mg 309mg 5%
Protein 0.4g 2.89g 5%
Vitamin E 0.75mg 5%
Phosphorus 11mg 45mg 5%
Vitamin A 38µg 2µg 4%
Calcium 12mg 40mg 3%
Iron 0.2mg 0.4mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.672mg 2%
Selenium 0.6µg 1.7µg 2%
Copper 0.086mg 0.068mg 2%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.19mg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 21mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.029mg 1%
Fats 0.3g 0.98g 1%
Folate 14µg 10µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 1%
Net carbs 6.59g 16.88g N/A
Sugar 14.22g N/A
Starch 0.87g 0%
Sodium 7mg 2mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.058mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.33mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.068g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.082g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Acerola Chokecherries
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
436%
Acerola
15%
Chokecherries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Acerola
15%
Chokecherries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.068g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.22g)
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 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.

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171686/nutrients
  2. Chokecherries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168058/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.