Persimmon vs. Pitanga (Surinam cherry) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between persimmon and pitanga (Surinam cherry)
- Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains less vitamin C, iron, and potassium than persimmon.
- Persimmon's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 44% higher.
- Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains 13 times less iron than persimmon. Persimmon contains 2.5mg of iron, while pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains 0.2mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Persimmons, native, raw 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 CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +201% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1150% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +136.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
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 | +151% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.8 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
33.5 g
Water:
64.4 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
0.8 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
7.49 g
Water:
90.81 g
Other:
0.5 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +347.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +80% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +41% |
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Protein
~0.8g
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Fats
~0.4g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated fat | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 66mg | 26.3mg | 44% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 0.2mg | 29% |
| Carbs | 33.5g | 7.49g | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 75µg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 310mg | 103mg | 6% |
| Calories | 127kcal | 33kcal | 5% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 27mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.3mg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 26mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Protein | 0.8g | 0.8g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.4g | 0.4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 33.5g | 7.49g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.045mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.016mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats 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
17%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
3%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Persimmon contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat ( g)
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.