Acerola vs. Coconut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Acerola and Coconut
- Acerola has more Vitamin C, however, Coconut is higher in Copper, Fiber, Iron, Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Potassium.
- Acerola covers your daily Vitamin C needs 1860% more than Coconut.
- Acerola has less Saturated Fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw and Nuts, coconut meat, 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 less SodiumSodium | -65% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +77.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +143.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1115% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +405.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1000% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +927.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1583.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +50736.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +230% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +35% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +85.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +94.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +732.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11063.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +98% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +380% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -99.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1637.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +306.7% |
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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| Calories | 32kcal | 354kcal |
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| Protein | 0.4g | 3.33g |
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| Fats | 0.3g | 33.49g |
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| Vitamin C | 1677.6mg | 3.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 6.59g | 6.23g |
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| Carbs | 7.69g | 15.23g |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 32mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 14mg |
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| Potassium | 146mg | 356mg |
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| Iron | 0.2mg | 2.43mg |
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| Sugar | 6.23g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 9g |
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| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.435mg |
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| Zinc | 0.1mg | 1.1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 11mg | 113mg |
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| Sodium | 7mg | 20mg |
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| Vitamin A | 767IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 38µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.24mg |
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| Manganese | 1.5mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 10.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.066mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.54mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 0.054mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg |
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| Folate | 14µg | 26µg |
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| Choline | 12.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.068g | 29.698g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.082g | 1.425g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.09g | 0.366g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.039mg |
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| Threonine | 0.121mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.131mg |
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| Leucine | 0.247mg |
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| Lysine | 0.147mg |
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| Methionine | 0.062mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.169mg |
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| Valine | 0.202mg |
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| Histidine | 0.077mg |
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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
438%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coconut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Acerola is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Acerola contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Acerola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 29.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Acerola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Acerola is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)