Pitanga (Surinam cherry) vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pitanga (Surinam cherry) and carambola?
- Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is richer in vitamin A, yet carambola is richer in vitamin C.
- Pitanga (Surinam cherry) has 25 times more vitamin A than carambola. Pitanga (Surinam cherry) has 75µg of vitamin A, while carambola has 3µg.
We used Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), raw and Carambola, (starfruit), 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 | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more IronIron | +150% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +2400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +30.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.3% |
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:
1.04 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
6.73 g
Water:
91.38 g
Other:
0.52 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30% |
~equal in
Water
~91.38g
~equal in
Other
~0.52g
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 vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.137mg | 15% | |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 11% | |
| Vitamin C | 26.3mg | 34.4mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 75µg | 3µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.391mg | 8% | |
| Folate | 12µg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.016mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.014mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 103mg | 133mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.017mg | 1% | |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.184g | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Calories | 33kcal | 31kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 0.8g | 1.04g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.4g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Carbs | 7.49g | 6.73g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.49g | 3.93g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.98g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 11mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.3mg | 0.367mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.019g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.008mg | 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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13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.019g)
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 - $1.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carambola 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 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.