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Carissa (natal-plum) vs. Goji berry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between carissa (natal-plum) and goji berries

  • Goji berries are higher than carissa (natal-plum) in vitamin A, iron, calcium, and vitamin C.
  • Goji berries' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 536% higher.
  • Carissa (natal-plum) has less sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Carissa, (natal-plum), raw and Goji berries, dried.

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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 0% 57% 0% 255% 0% 0% 0% 39% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1627.3%
Contains more IronIron +419.1%
~equal in Zinc ~mg
~equal in Manganese ~mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 161% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +27.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
14% 77% 8%
Protein: 14.26 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 77.06 g
Water: 7.5 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more FatsFats +233.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1022.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2752%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +465.4%
Contains more OtherOther +97.5%

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) Goji berry
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carissa (natal-plum) Goji berry DV% diff.
Iron 1.31mg 6.8mg 69%
Fiber 13g 52%
Protein 0.5g 14.26g 28%
Copper 0.21mg 23%
Carbs 13.63g 77.06g 21%
Calcium 11mg 190mg 18%
Calories 62kcal 349kcal 14%
Sodium 3mg 298mg 13%
Vitamin C 38mg 48.4mg 12%
Potassium 260mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 5%
Magnesium 16mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1%
Phosphorus 7mg 1%
Fats 1.3g 0.39g 1%
Net carbs 13.63g 64.06g N/A
Sugar 45.61g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0%
Threonine 0.358mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.261mg 0%
Leucine 0.456mg 0%
Lysine 0.233mg 0%
Methionine 0.087mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.271mg 0%
Valine 0.316mg 0%
Histidine 0.157mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carissa (natal-plum) Goji berry
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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)
12%
Goji berry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Carissa (natal-plum)
35%
Goji berry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carissa (natal-plum)
Carissa (natal-plum) is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carissa (natal-plum)
Carissa (natal-plum) contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carissa (natal-plum)
Carissa (natal-plum) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carissa (natal-plum)
Carissa (natal-plum) 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Goji berry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173032/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.