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Acerola vs. Sapodilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Acerola and Sapodilla

  • Acerola has more Vitamin C, however, Sapodilla has more Fiber, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Acerola is 1848% higher.
  • Sapodilla has 2 times less Magnesium than Acerola. Acerola has 18mg of Magnesium, while Sapodilla has 12mg.

Food types used in this article are Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw and Sapodilla, 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 8.6% 6.3% 17% 30% 29% 2.7% 5.1% 1.6% 0% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +75%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.2%
Contains more IronIron +300%
~equal in Copper ~0.086mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.1mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~12mg
~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 49% 3.6% 0% 0% 0% 4.6% 3.8% 15% 8.5% 0% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +11312.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1178.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +311.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~14µg
~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
20% 78%
Protein: 0.44 g
Fats: 1.1 g
Carbs: 19.96 g
Water: 78 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more WaterWater +17.2%
Contains more FatsFats +266.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +159.6%
Contains more OtherOther +150%
~equal in Protein ~0.44g

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
27% 72%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.194 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.011 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -64.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +718.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +535.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Acerola Sapodilla Opinion
Calories 32kcal 83kcal Sapodilla
Protein 0.4g 0.44g Sapodilla
Fats 0.3g 1.1g Sapodilla
Vitamin C 1677.6mg 14.7mg Acerola
Net carbs 6.59g 14.66g Sapodilla
Carbs 7.69g 19.96g Sapodilla
Magnesium 18mg 12mg Acerola
Calcium 12mg 21mg Sapodilla
Potassium 146mg 193mg Sapodilla
Iron 0.2mg 0.8mg Sapodilla
Fiber 1.1g 5.3g Sapodilla
Copper 0.086mg 0.086mg
Zinc 0.1mg 0.1mg
Phosphorus 11mg 12mg Sapodilla
Sodium 7mg 12mg Acerola
Vitamin A 767IU 60IU Acerola
Vitamin A 38µg 3µg Acerola
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0mg Acerola
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.02mg Acerola
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.2mg Acerola
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.252mg Acerola
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.037mg Sapodilla
Folate 14µg 14µg
Saturated Fat 0.068g 0.194g Acerola
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 0.521g Sapodilla
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.011g Acerola
Tryptophan 0.005mg Sapodilla
Threonine 0.012mg Sapodilla
Isoleucine 0.015mg Sapodilla
Leucine 0.024mg Sapodilla
Lysine 0.039mg Sapodilla
Methionine 0.003mg Sapodilla
Phenylalanine 0.013mg Sapodilla
Valine 0.016mg Sapodilla
Histidine 0.016mg Sapodilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Acerola Sapodilla
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
7%
Sapodilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Acerola
10%
Sapodilla

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sapodilla
Sapodilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Acerola
Acerola contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.126g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Acerola
Acerola is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Sapodilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167759/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.