Java plum vs. Carissa (natal-plum) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between java plum and carissa (natal-plum)?
- Java plum has less vitamin C, iron, and potassium than carissa (natal-plum).
- Carissa (natal-plum)'s daily need coverage for vitamin C is 26% higher.
We used Java-plum, (jambolan), raw and Carissa, (natal-plum), raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +72.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +142.9% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +229.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +589.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.6% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +30% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +165.7% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +566.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +400% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin C | 14.3mg | 38mg | 26% |
Copper | 0.21mg | 23% | |
Iron | 0.19mg | 1.31mg | 14% |
Potassium | 79mg | 260mg | 5% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.012mg | 0.06mg | 4% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.006mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 3% | |
Fats | 0.23g | 1.3g | 2% |
Calcium | 19mg | 11mg | 1% |
Carbs | 15.56g | 13.63g | 1% |
Phosphorus | 17mg | 7mg | 1% |
Calories | 60kcal | 62kcal | 0% |
Protein | 0.72g | 0.5g | 0% |
Net carbs | 15.56g | 13.63g | N/A |
Magnesium | 15mg | 16mg | 0% |
Sodium | 14mg | 3mg | 0% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.26mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.72 g
Fats:
0.23 g
Carbs:
15.56 g
Water:
83.13 g
Other:
0.36 g
Protein:
0.5 g
Fats:
1.3 g
Carbs:
13.63 g
Water:
84.17 g
Other:
0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +44% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.2% |
Contains more FatsFats | +465.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +11.1% |
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Water
~84.17g