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Acerola vs. Mulberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Acerola and Mulberry

  • Acerola is higher in Vitamin C, however, Mulberry is richer in Iron.
  • Acerola's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 1824% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw and Mulberries, 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.
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 13% 12% 17% 69% 20% 3.3% 16% 1.3% 0% 3.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +225%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.9%
Contains more IronIron +825%
Contains more ZincZinc +20%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +245.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg
~equal in Manganese ~mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.6µg

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% 46% 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 121% 1.5% 17% 0% 7.3% 23% 12% 0% 12% 0% 20% 4.5% 6.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4508.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2968%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +455.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
10% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 9.8 g
Water: 87.68 g
Other: 0.69 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +260%
Contains more FatsFats +30%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.4%
Contains more OtherOther +245%
~equal in Water ~87.68g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.068 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.09 g
10% 15% 75%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.041 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.207 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -60.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +130%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Acerola Mulberry Opinion
Calories 32kcal 43kcal Mulberry
Protein 0.4g 1.44g Mulberry
Fats 0.3g 0.39g Mulberry
Vitamin C 1677.6mg 36.4mg Acerola
Net carbs 6.59g 8.1g Mulberry
Carbs 7.69g 9.8g Mulberry
Magnesium 18mg 18mg
Calcium 12mg 39mg Mulberry
Potassium 146mg 194mg Mulberry
Iron 0.2mg 1.85mg Mulberry
Sugar 8.1g Acerola
Fiber 1.1g 1.7g Mulberry
Copper 0.086mg 0.06mg Acerola
Zinc 0.1mg 0.12mg Mulberry
Phosphorus 11mg 38mg Mulberry
Sodium 7mg 10mg Acerola
Vitamin A 767IU 25IU Acerola
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 1µg Acerola
Vitamin E 0.87mg Mulberry
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.029mg Mulberry
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.101mg Mulberry
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.62mg Mulberry
Vitamin B5 0.309mg Acerola
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.05mg Mulberry
Vitamin K 7.8µg Mulberry
Folate 14µg 6µg Acerola
Choline 12.3mg Mulberry
Saturated Fat 0.068g 0.027g Mulberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 0.041g Acerola
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.207g Mulberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Acerola Mulberry
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Acerola
17%
Mulberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Acerola
16%
Mulberry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mulberry
Mulberry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mulberry
Mulberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mulberry
Mulberry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Acerola
Acerola contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Acerola
Acerola is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Mulberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169913/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.