Acerola vs. Sour cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between acerola and sour cherries
- Acerola has more vitamin C and vitamin B5, while sour cherries have more iron.
- Acerola covers your daily need for vitamin C, 1864% more than sour cherries.
- Acerola contains 8 times more vitamin B5 than sour cherries. While acerola contains 0.309mg of vitamin B5, sour cherries contain only 0.041mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw and Cherries, sour, canned, water pack, drained.
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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 | +125% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +220% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.9% |
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 | +559100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +653.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +422.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.4 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
7.69 g
Water:
91.41 g
Other:
0.2 g
Protein:
0.69 g
Fats:
0.21 g
Carbs:
10.45 g
Water:
88.31 g
Other:
0.34 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +72.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70% |
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Water
~88.31g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 1677.6mg | 0.3mg | 1864% |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 7% | |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 0.64mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 0.041mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 4% | |
| Folate | 14µg | 4% | |
| Fructose | 2.79g | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 0.047mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.059mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.09g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 32kcal | 42kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 0.69g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 11mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 146mg | 115mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 7.69g | 10.45g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.21g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.59g | 9.25g | N/A |
| Calcium | 12mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.99g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.2g | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.068g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.082g | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sour cherry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sour cherry contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sour cherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.068g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Acerola is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Acerola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Acerola is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.