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Acerola vs. Raspberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between acerola and raspberries

  • Acerola has more vitamin C and vitamin A, while raspberries have more fiber and iron.
  • Acerola covers your daily need for vitamin C, 1835% more than raspberries.
  • Acerola contains 23 times more vitamin A than raspberries. While acerola contains 767IU of vitamin A, raspberries contain only 33IU.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw and Raspberries, 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 16% 7.5% 13% 26% 30% 11% 12% 0.13% 87% 1.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +108.3%
Contains more IronIron +245%
Contains more ZincZinc +320%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +163.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%
~equal in Potassium ~151mg
~equal in Copper ~0.09mg

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 87% 0.67% 17% 0% 8% 8.8% 11% 20% 13% 0% 20% 16% 6.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6303.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +511.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.329mg
~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
12% 86%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 0.46 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +200%
Contains more FatsFats +116.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +55.3%
Contains more OtherOther +130%
~equal in Water ~85.75g

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
4% 14% 82%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.019 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.375 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +28.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +316.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Acerola Raspberry DV% diff.
Vitamin C 1677.6mg 26.2mg 1835%
Manganese 0.67mg 29%
Fiber 1.1g 6.5g 22%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 7%
Vitamin E 0.87mg 6%
Iron 0.2mg 0.69mg 6%
Vitamin A 38µg 2µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.055mg 4%
Phosphorus 11mg 29mg 3%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.42mg 3%
Fructose 2.35g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.038mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.375g 2%
Choline 12.3mg 2%
Folate 14µg 21µg 2%
Protein 0.4g 1.2g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.032mg 1%
Fats 0.3g 0.65g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.598mg 1%
Calories 32kcal 52kcal 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 0.2µg 1%
Carbs 7.69g 11.94g 1%
Magnesium 18mg 22mg 1%
Calcium 12mg 25mg 1%
Net carbs 6.59g 5.44g N/A
Potassium 146mg 151mg 0%
Sugar 4.42g N/A
Copper 0.086mg 0.09mg 0%
Sodium 7mg 1mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.329mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.068g 0.019g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.082g 0.064g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Acerola Raspberry
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
436%
Acerola
16%
Raspberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Acerola
20%
Raspberry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Raspberry
Raspberry contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Raspberry
Raspberry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.049g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Raspberry
Raspberry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Raspberry
Raspberry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Acerola
Acerola is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
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. Raspberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167755/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.