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Carissa (natal-plum) vs. Dried fruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between carissa (natal-plum) and dried fruit

  • Carissa (natal-plum) has more vitamin C, while dried fruit has more vitamin A, potassium, iron, vitamin B3, copper, and phosphorus.
  • Dried fruit covers your daily need for vitamin A, 71% more than carissa (natal-plum).
  • Carissa (natal-plum) contains 38 times more vitamin C than dried fruit. While carissa (natal-plum) contains 38mg of vitamin C, dried fruit contains only 1mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Carissa, (natal-plum), raw and Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked.

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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 11% 3.3% 23% 49% 70% 0% 3% 0.39% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 17% 103% 100% 114% 11% 30% 1.3% 31% 12%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +346.9%
Contains more IronIron +103.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +63.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +914.3%

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 127% 0.67% 0% 0% 10% 14% 3.8% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 3.3% 60% 87% 0% 3.8% 17% 49% 31% 33% 0% 7.8% 7.5% 7.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1194.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 84%
Protein: 0.5 g
Fats: 1.3 g
Carbs: 13.63 g
Water: 84.17 g
Other: 0.4 g
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 3.39 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 62.64 g
Water: 30.89 g
Other: 2.57 g
Contains more FatsFats +154.9%
Contains more WaterWater +172.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +578%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +359.6%
Contains more OtherOther +542.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Carissa (natal-plum) Dried fruit
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carissa (natal-plum) Dried fruit DV% diff.
Vitamin C 38mg 1mg 41%
Vitamin E 4.33mg 29%
Fiber 7.3g 29%
Potassium 260mg 1162mg 27%
Vitamin A 2µg 180µg 20%
Iron 1.31mg 2.66mg 17%
Fructose 12.47g 16%
Carbs 13.63g 62.64g 16%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 2.589mg 15%
Copper 0.21mg 0.343mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.516mg 10%
Manganese 0.235mg 10%
Phosphorus 7mg 71mg 9%
Calories 62kcal 241kcal 9%
Protein 0.5g 3.39g 6%
Magnesium 16mg 32mg 4%
Zinc 0.39mg 4%
Calcium 11mg 55mg 4%
Selenium 2.2µg 4%
Choline 13.9mg 3%
Folate 10µg 3%
Vitamin K 3.1µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.015mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.074mg 1%
Fats 1.3g 0.51g 1%
Net carbs 13.63g 55.34g N/A
Sugar 53.44g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Sodium 3mg 10mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.017g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.074g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0%
Tryptophan 0.016mg 0%
Threonine 0.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.063mg 0%
Leucine 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 0.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.015mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0%
Valine 0.078mg 0%
Histidine 0.047mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carissa (natal-plum) Dried fruit
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
12%
Carissa (natal-plum)
24%
Dried fruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Carissa (natal-plum)
44%
Dried fruit

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carissa (natal-plum)
Carissa (natal-plum) is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carissa (natal-plum)
Carissa (natal-plum) contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carissa (natal-plum)
Carissa (natal-plum) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carissa (natal-plum)
Carissa (natal-plum) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Carissa (natal-plum)
Carissa (natal-plum) is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Carissa (natal-plum) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173952/nutrients
  2. Dried fruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173941/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.