Chokecherries vs. Pitanga (Surinam cherry) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Chokecherries and Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
- Chokecherries are higher in Potassium, yet Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A.
- Pitanga (Surinam cherry) covers your daily Vitamin C needs 28% more than Chokecherries.
- Chokecherries contain 4 times more Calcium than Pitanga (Surinam cherry). While Chokecherries contain 40mg of Calcium, Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains only 9mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Chokecherries, raw, pitted (Shoshone Bannock) and Pitanga, (surinam-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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +344.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +200% |
| Contains more IronIron | +100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +309.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +45% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +124% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +3657.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3388.4% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.89 g
Fats:
0.98 g
Carbs:
33.88 g
Water:
61.5 g
Other:
0.75 g
Protein:
0.8 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
7.49 g
Water:
90.81 g
Other:
0.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +261.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +145% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +352.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +47.7% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 156kcal | 33kcal |
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| Protein | 2.89g | 0.8g |
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| Fats | 0.98g | 0.4g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 26.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 16.88g | 7.49g |
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| Carbs | 33.88g | 7.49g |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 12mg |
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| Calcium | 40mg | 9mg |
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| Potassium | 309mg | 103mg |
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| Iron | 0.4mg | 0.2mg |
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| Sugar | 14.22g |
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| Fiber | 17g |
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| Copper | 0.068mg |
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| Zinc | 0.19mg |
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| Starch | 0.87g |
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| Phosphorus | 45mg | 11mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin A | 43IU | 1500IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 75µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.75mg |
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| Manganese | 0.192mg |
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| Selenium | 1.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.672mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.33mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.193mg |
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| Vitamin K | 29.3µg |
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| Folate | 10µg |
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| Fructose | 5.38g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.22g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chokecherries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chokecherries contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chokecherries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chokecherries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
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 ($)