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Chokecherries vs. Acerola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chokecherries and acerola

  • Chokecherries have more fiber and vitamin B6; however, acerola is richer in vitamin C.
  • Acerola covers your daily vitamin C needs 1863% more than chokecherries.
  • Acerola has 21 times less vitamin B6 than chokecherries. Chokecherries have 0.193mg of vitamin B6, while acerola has 0.009mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chokecherries, raw, pitted (Shoshone Bannock) 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 12% 27% 15% 23% 5.2% 19% 0.26% 25% 9.3%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +111.6%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +90%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +309.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +183.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.5%

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 2.3% 0.67% 15% 0% 7.3% 13% 13% 20% 45% 0% 73% 7.5% 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 5592% 13% 0% 0% 5% 14% 7.5% 19% 2.1% 0% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2044.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +239557.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1800%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.06mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.309mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 34% 62%
Protein: 2.89 g
Fats: 0.98 g
Carbs: 33.88 g
Water: 61.5 g
Other: 0.75 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 ProteinProtein +622.5%
Contains more FatsFats +226.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +340.6%
Contains more OtherOther +275%
Contains more WaterWater +48.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chokecherries Acerola DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1677.6mg 1863%
Fiber 17g 1.1g 64%
Vitamin K 29.3µg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.193mg 0.009mg 14%
Carbs 33.88g 7.69g 9%
Manganese 0.192mg 8%
Fructose 5.38g 7%
Calories 156kcal 32kcal 6%
Potassium 309mg 146mg 5%
Protein 2.89g 0.4g 5%
Vitamin E 0.75mg 5%
Phosphorus 45mg 11mg 5%
Vitamin A 2µg 38µg 4%
Calcium 40mg 12mg 3%
Iron 0.4mg 0.2mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.672mg 0.4mg 2%
Selenium 1.7µg 0.6µg 2%
Copper 0.068mg 0.086mg 2%
Zinc 0.19mg 0.1mg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.02mg 1%
Fats 0.98g 0.3g 1%
Folate 10µg 14µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 1%
Net carbs 16.88g 6.59g N/A
Sugar 14.22g N/A
Starch 0.87g 0%
Sodium 2mg 7mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.33mg 0.309mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.068g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.082g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chokecherries Acerola
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
15%
Chokecherries
436%
Acerola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Chokecherries
8%
Acerola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.068g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.22g)
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 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. Chokecherries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168058/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.