Cherry vs. Pitanga (Surinam cherry) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cherries and pitanga (Surinam cherry) different?
- Pitanga (Surinam cherry) has more vitamin C than cherries.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for pitanga (Surinam cherry) is 18% higher.
- Cherries contain 2 times more potassium than pitanga (Surinam cherry). While cherries contain 173mg of potassium, pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains only 103mg.
Cherries, sour, red, raw and Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +77.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +68% |
| Contains more IronIron | +60% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +163% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +17.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
12.18 g
Water:
86.13 g
Other:
0.39 g
Protein:
0.8 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
7.49 g
Water:
90.81 g
Other:
0.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +62.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.2% |
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Water
~90.81g
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 10mg | 26.3mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.104mg | 12% | |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% | |
| Manganese | 0.112mg | 5% | |
| Fructose | 3.51g | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.044mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 12.18g | 7.49g | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 173mg | 103mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.32mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.09g | 1% | |
| Choline | 6.1mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Calories | 50kcal | 33kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 64µg | 75µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 15mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 16mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 0.8g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 10.58g | 7.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 8.49g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 3mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.04mg | 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
10%
3%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.068g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cherry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cherry 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 contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (3 mg)