Carissa (natal-plum) vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between carissa (natal-plum) and apple
- Apple contains less vitamin C, copper, and iron than carissa (natal-plum).
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for carissa (natal-plum) is 37% higher.
- Apple has 11 times less Iron than carissa (natal-plum). Carissa (natal-plum) has 1.31mg of Iron, while apple has 0.12mg.
Food types used in this article are Carissa, (natal-plum), raw and Apples, raw, with skin.
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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 | +220% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +83.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +143% |
| Contains more IronIron | +991.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +677.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
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 | +726.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +135.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +130.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +119.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +35% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.5 g
Fats:
1.3 g
Carbs:
13.63 g
Water:
84.17 g
Other:
0.4 g
Protein:
0.26 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
13.81 g
Water:
85.56 g
Other:
0.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +92.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +664.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
~equal in
Carbs
~13.81g
~equal in
Water
~85.56g
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 62kcal | 52kcal |
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| Protein | 0.5g | 0.26g |
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| Fats | 1.3g | 0.17g |
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| Vitamin C | 38mg | 4.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 13.63g | 11.41g |
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| Carbs | 13.63g | 13.81g |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 5mg |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 6mg |
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| Potassium | 260mg | 107mg |
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| Iron | 1.31mg | 0.12mg |
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| Sugar | 10.39g |
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| Fiber | 2.4g |
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| Copper | 0.21mg | 0.027mg |
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| Zinc | 0.04mg |
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| Starch | 0.05g |
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| Phosphorus | 7mg | 11mg |
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| Sodium | 3mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 40IU | 54IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.18mg |
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| Manganese | 0.035mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.017mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.026mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.091mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.061mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.2µg |
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| Folate | 3µg |
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| Choline | 3.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.028g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.007g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.051g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.001mg |
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| Threonine | 0.006mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.006mg |
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| Leucine | 0.013mg |
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| Lysine | 0.012mg |
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| Methionine | 0.001mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.006mg |
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| Valine | 0.012mg |
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| Histidine | 0.005mg |
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| Fructose | 5.9g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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
12%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
4%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carissa (natal-plum) is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.39g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carissa (natal-plum) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carissa (natal-plum) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Carissa (natal-plum) is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apple 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 is richer in minerals?
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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.