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Apple vs. Acerola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Apple and Acerola

  • Apple has more Fiber, however, Acerola has more Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Acerola is 1859% higher.
  • Acerola has 2 times less Fiber than Apple. Apple has 2.4g of Fiber, while Acerola has 1.1g.

Food types used in this article are Apples, raw, with skin and Acerola, (west indian cherry), 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.
Apple
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 1.8% 9.4% 4.5% 9% 1.1% 4.7% 0.13% 4.6% 0%
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%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +260%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.4%
Contains more IronIron +66.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +218.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +150%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Phosphorus ~11mg

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.
Apple
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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 15% 3.2% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +355.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +36369.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1320.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +339.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +406.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +366.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
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14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
8% 91%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 7.69 g
Water: 91.41 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +79.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.8%
Contains more FatsFats +76.5%
~equal in Water ~91.41g
~equal in Other ~0.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
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33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.051 g
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.068 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.09 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -58.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1071.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +76.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple Acerola Opinion
Calories 52kcal 32kcal Apple
Protein 0.26g 0.4g Acerola
Fats 0.17g 0.3g Acerola
Vitamin C 4.6mg 1677.6mg Acerola
Net carbs 11.41g 6.59g Apple
Carbs 13.81g 7.69g Apple
Magnesium 5mg 18mg Acerola
Calcium 6mg 12mg Acerola
Potassium 107mg 146mg Acerola
Iron 0.12mg 0.2mg Acerola
Sugar 10.39g Acerola
Fiber 2.4g 1.1g Apple
Copper 0.027mg 0.086mg Acerola
Zinc 0.04mg 0.1mg Acerola
Starch 0.05g Apple
Phosphorus 11mg 11mg
Sodium 1mg 7mg Apple
Vitamin A 54IU 767IU Acerola
Vitamin A 3µg 38µg Acerola
Vitamin E 0.18mg Apple
Manganese 0.035mg Apple
Selenium 0µg 0.6µg Acerola
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.02mg Acerola
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.06mg Acerola
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.4mg Acerola
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.309mg Acerola
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.009mg Apple
Vitamin K 2.2µg Apple
Folate 3µg 14µg Acerola
Choline 3.4mg Apple
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.068g Apple
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.082g Acerola
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 0.09g Acerola
Tryptophan 0.001mg Apple
Threonine 0.006mg Apple
Isoleucine 0.006mg Apple
Leucine 0.013mg Apple
Lysine 0.012mg Apple
Methionine 0.001mg Apple
Phenylalanine 0.006mg Apple
Valine 0.012mg Apple
Histidine 0.005mg Apple
Fructose 5.9g Apple

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple Acerola
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
4%
Apple
438%
Acerola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Apple
8%
Acerola

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Acerola
Acerola is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Acerola
Acerola is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/nutrients
  2. Acerola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171686/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.