Acerola vs. Orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Acerola and Orange
- Acerola is higher in Vitamin C, however, Orange is richer in Vitamin B1, and Fiber.
- Acerola's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 1805% higher.
- Acerola has 2 times more Magnesium than Orange. While Acerola has 18mg of Magnesium, Orange has only 10mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw and Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties.
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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 | +80% |
| Contains more IronIron | +100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +91.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +233.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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 | +3053.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +240.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +41.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +335% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +566.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +114.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +150% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +135% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +52.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +120% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +256.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +260% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -77.9% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 32kcal | 47kcal |
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| Protein | 0.4g | 0.94g |
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| Fats | 0.3g | 0.12g |
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| Vitamin C | 1677.6mg | 53.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 6.59g | 9.35g |
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| Carbs | 7.69g | 11.75g |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 40mg |
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| Potassium | 146mg | 181mg |
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| Iron | 0.2mg | 0.1mg |
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| Sugar | 9.35g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 2.4g |
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| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.045mg |
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| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.07mg |
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| Phosphorus | 11mg | 14mg |
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| Sodium | 7mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin A | 767IU | 225IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 38µg | 11µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.18mg |
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| Manganese | 0.025mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.087mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.282mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 0.06mg |
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| Folate | 14µg | 30µg |
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| Choline | 8.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.068g | 0.015g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.082g | 0.023g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.09g | 0.025g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.015mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.025mg |
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| Leucine | 0.023mg |
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| Lysine | 0.047mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.031mg |
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| Valine | 0.04mg |
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| Histidine | 0.018mg |
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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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.053g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Acerola is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Acerola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Acerola is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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