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Clementine vs. Acerola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Clementine and Acerola

  • Clementine has more Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, however, Acerola has more Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Acerola is 1810% higher.
  • Acerola has 8 times less Vitamin B6 than Clementine. Clementine has 0.075mg of Vitamin B6, while Acerola has 0.009mg.

Food types used in this article are Clementines, raw 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 7.1% 9% 16% 5.3% 14% 1.6% 9% 0.13% 3% 0.55%
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 CalciumCalcium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +90.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more IronIron +42.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +500%

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 163% 0% 4% 0% 22% 6.9% 12% 9.1% 17% 0% 0% 18% 7.6%
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% 46% 0% 0% 5% 14% 7.5% 19% 2.1% 0% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +330%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +59%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +733.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +71.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3337.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +104.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 87%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 12.02 g
Water: 86.58 g
Other: 0.4 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 +112.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +56.3%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
Contains more FatsFats +100%
~equal in Water ~91.41g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clementine Acerola Opinion
Calories 47kcal 32kcal Clementine
Protein 0.85g 0.4g Clementine
Fats 0.15g 0.3g Acerola
Vitamin C 48.8mg 1677.6mg Acerola
Net carbs 10.32g 6.59g Clementine
Carbs 12.02g 7.69g Clementine
Magnesium 10mg 18mg Acerola
Calcium 30mg 12mg Clementine
Potassium 177mg 146mg Clementine
Iron 0.14mg 0.2mg Acerola
Sugar 9.18g Acerola
Fiber 1.7g 1.1g Clementine
Copper 0.043mg 0.086mg Acerola
Zinc 0.06mg 0.1mg Acerola
Phosphorus 21mg 11mg Clementine
Sodium 1mg 7mg Clementine
Vitamin A 767IU Acerola
Vitamin A 38µg Acerola
Vitamin E 0.2mg Clementine
Manganese 0.023mg Clementine
Selenium 0.1µg 0.6µg Acerola
Vitamin B1 0.086mg 0.02mg Clementine
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.06mg Acerola
Vitamin B3 0.636mg 0.4mg Clementine
Vitamin B5 0.151mg 0.309mg Acerola
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.009mg Clementine
Folate 24µg 14µg Clementine
Choline 14mg Clementine
Saturated Fat 0.068g Clementine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g Acerola
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g Acerola
Fructose 1.64g Clementine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clementine Acerola
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
20%
Clementine
438%
Acerola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Clementine
8%
Acerola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Clementine
Clementine contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.068g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
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.
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. Clementine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168195/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.