Mulberry vs. Pitanga (Surinam cherry) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between mulberries and pitanga (Surinam cherry)?
- Mulberries are richer in iron and vitamin C, yet pitanga (Surinam cherry) is richer in vitamin A.
- Pitanga (Surinam cherry)'s daily need coverage for vitamin A is 30% higher.
- Mulberries have 9 times more iron than pitanga (Surinam cherry). Mulberries have 1.85mg of iron, while pitanga (Surinam cherry) has 0.2mg.
We used Mulberries, raw and Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +333.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +88.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +825% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +245.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70% |
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 CVitamin C | +38.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +152.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +106.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +7400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.44 g
Fats:
0.39 g
Carbs:
9.8 g
Water:
87.68 g
Other:
0.69 g
Protein:
0.8 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
7.49 g
Water:
90.81 g
Other:
0.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +80% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +30.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.4g
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.85mg | 0.2mg | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 36.4mg | 26.3mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 75µg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 7.8µg | 7% | |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 7% | |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.101mg | 0.04mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 38mg | 11mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 39mg | 9mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 194mg | 103mg | 3% |
| Choline | 12.3mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 6µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.62mg | 0.3mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 43kcal | 33kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 1.44g | 0.8g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 9.8g | 7.49g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.207g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.39g | 0.4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 8.1g | 7.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 8.1g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 10mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.041g | 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
17%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
3%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mulberry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mulberry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)