Pitanga (Surinam cherry) vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pitanga (Surinam cherry) and bananas?
- Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is richer in vitamin C and vitamin A, yet bananas are richer in potassium.
- Pitanga (Surinam cherry)'s daily need coverage for vitamin C is 20% higher.
- Pitanga (Surinam cherry) has 25 times more vitamin A than bananas. Pitanga (Surinam cherry) has 75µg of vitamin A, while bananas have 3µg.
We used Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), raw and Bananas, 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 | +80% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +125% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +247.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +30% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| 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 | +202.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +82.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +121.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.8 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
7.49 g
Water:
90.81 g
Other:
0.5 g
Protein:
1.09 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
22.84 g
Water:
74.91 g
Other:
0.83 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +204.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66% |
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 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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| Vitamin B6 | 0.367mg | 28% | |
| Vitamin C | 26.3mg | 8.7mg | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.27mg | 12% | |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 10% | |
| Copper | 0.078mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin A | 75µg | 3µg | 8% |
| Potassium | 103mg | 358mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.334mg | 7% | |
| Fructose | 4.85g | 6% | |
| Folate | 20µg | 5% | |
| Carbs | 7.49g | 22.84g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 27mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.073mg | 3% |
| Calories | 33kcal | 89kcal | 3% |
| Starch | 5.38g | 2% | |
| Selenium | 1µg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 11mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.3mg | 0.665mg | 2% |
| Choline | 9.8mg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.112g | 1% | |
| Protein | 0.8g | 1.09g | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.4g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.49g | 20.24g | N/A |
| Calcium | 9mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 12.23g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 3mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.073g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.112g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Banana is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Banana is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)