Orange vs. Pitanga (Surinam cherry) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between oranges and pitanga (Surinam cherry)?
- Oranges are richer in vitamin C, yet pitanga (Surinam cherry) is richer in vitamin A.
- Oranges' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 30% higher.
- Oranges have 4 times more calcium than pitanga (Surinam cherry). Oranges have 40mg of calcium, while pitanga (Surinam cherry) has 9mg.
We used Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties 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 CalciumCalcium | +344.4% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +75.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
Contains more IronIron | +100% |
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 | +102.3% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +190% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +581.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.94 g
Fats:
0.12 g
Carbs:
11.75 g
Water:
86.75 g
Other:
0.44 g
Protein:
0.8 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
7.49 g
Water:
90.81 g
Other:
0.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.5% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +56.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +233.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +13.6% |
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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 Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sodium |
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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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DV% diff. |
Vitamin C | 53.2mg | 26.3mg | 30% |
Fiber | 2.4g | 10% | |
Folate | 30µg | 8% | |
Vitamin A | 11µg | 75µg | 7% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 5% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 5% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.087mg | 0.03mg | 5% |
Copper | 0.045mg | 5% | |
Calcium | 40mg | 9mg | 3% |
Choline | 8.4mg | 2% | |
Potassium | 181mg | 103mg | 2% |
Calories | 47kcal | 33kcal | 1% |
Manganese | 0.025mg | 1% | |
Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 1% | |
Selenium | 0.5µg | 1% | |
Zinc | 0.07mg | 1% | |
Iron | 0.1mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
Carbs | 11.75g | 7.49g | 1% |
Protein | 0.94g | 0.8g | 0% |
Fats | 0.12g | 0.4g | 0% |
Net carbs | 9.35g | 7.49g | N/A |
Magnesium | 10mg | 12mg | 0% |
Sugar | 9.35g | N/A | |
Phosphorus | 14mg | 11mg | 0% |
Sodium | 0mg | 3mg | 0% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.282mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.015g | 0% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.023g | 0% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.025g | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.023mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.031mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.04mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.018mg | 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
21%

10%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%

3%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?

Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Orange is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Orange is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)