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Pitanga (Surinam cherry) vs. Boysenberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pitanga (Surinam cherry) and Boysenberry

  • Pitanga (Surinam cherry) has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin A, however, Boysenberry is higher in Iron.
  • Pitanga (Surinam cherry) covers your daily need of Vitamin C 26% more than Boysenberry.
  • Pitanga (Surinam cherry) has 25 times more Vitamin A than Boysenberry. While Pitanga (Surinam cherry) has 75µg of Vitamin A, Boysenberry has only 3µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), raw and Boysenberries, frozen, unsweetened.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 2.7% 9.1% 7.5% 0% 0% 4.7% 0.39% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 8.1% 12% 32% 27% 6% 12% 0.13% 71% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35%
Contains more IronIron +325%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +145.5%
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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 88% 90% 0% 0% 7.5% 9.2% 5.6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 10% 4% 17% 0% 13% 8.5% 14% 15% 13% 0% 20% 47% 5.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +748.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2138.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +155.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.037mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 91%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 7.49 g
Water: 90.81 g
Other: 0.5 g
12% 86%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.26 g
Carbs: 12.19 g
Water: 85.9 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more FatsFats +53.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +62.8%
~equal in Water ~85.9g
~equal in Other ~0.55g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Boysenberry
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Boysenberry Opinion
Calories 33kcal 50kcal Boysenberry
Protein 0.8g 1.1g Boysenberry
Fats 0.4g 0.26g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin C 26.3mg 3.1mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Net carbs 7.49g 6.89g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Carbs 7.49g 12.19g Boysenberry
Magnesium 12mg 16mg Boysenberry
Calcium 9mg 27mg Boysenberry
Potassium 103mg 139mg Boysenberry
Iron 0.2mg 0.85mg Boysenberry
Sugar 6.89g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Fiber 5.3g Boysenberry
Copper 0.08mg Boysenberry
Zinc 0.22mg Boysenberry
Phosphorus 11mg 27mg Boysenberry
Sodium 3mg 1mg Boysenberry
Vitamin A 1500IU 67IU Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin A 75µg 3µg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin E 0.87mg Boysenberry
Manganese 0.547mg Boysenberry
Selenium 0.2µg Boysenberry
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.053mg Boysenberry
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.037mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.767mg Boysenberry
Vitamin B5 0.25mg Boysenberry
Vitamin B6 0.056mg Boysenberry
Vitamin K 7.8µg Boysenberry
Folate 63µg Boysenberry
Choline 10.2mg Boysenberry
Saturated Fat 0.009g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g Boysenberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.148g Boysenberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Boysenberry
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index 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
15%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
13%
Boysenberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
18%
Boysenberry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Boysenberry
Boysenberry contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Boysenberry
Boysenberry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Boysenberry
Boysenberry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pitanga (Surinam cherry) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169129/nutrients
  2. Boysenberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171713/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.