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

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How are Pitanga (Surinam cherry) and Cherimoya different?

  • Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A, while Cherimoya is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Potassium.
  • Pitanga (Surinam cherry) covers your daily need of Vitamin C 15% more than Cherimoya.

Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), raw and Cherimoya, raw types were used in this article.

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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 12% 3% 25% 10% 23% 4.4% 11% 0.91% 12% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +178.6%
Contains more IronIron +35%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +136.4%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 42% 0.3% 5.4% 0% 25% 30% 12% 21% 59% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +29900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +236.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +227.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +114.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
18% 79%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.68 g
Carbs: 17.71 g
Water: 79.39 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more WaterWater +14.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +96.3%
Contains more FatsFats +70%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +136.4%
Contains more OtherOther +30%

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) Cherimoya
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Cherimoya Opinion
Calories 33kcal 75kcal Cherimoya
Protein 0.8g 1.57g Cherimoya
Fats 0.4g 0.68g Cherimoya
Vitamin C 26.3mg 12.6mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Net carbs 7.49g 14.71g Cherimoya
Carbs 7.49g 17.71g Cherimoya
Magnesium 12mg 17mg Cherimoya
Calcium 9mg 10mg Cherimoya
Potassium 103mg 287mg Cherimoya
Iron 0.2mg 0.27mg Cherimoya
Sugar 12.87g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Fiber 3g Cherimoya
Copper 0.069mg Cherimoya
Zinc 0.16mg Cherimoya
Phosphorus 11mg 26mg Cherimoya
Sodium 3mg 7mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin A 1500IU 5IU Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin A 75µg 0µg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin E 0.27mg Cherimoya
Manganese 0.093mg Cherimoya
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.101mg Cherimoya
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.131mg Cherimoya
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.644mg Cherimoya
Vitamin B5 0.345mg Cherimoya
Vitamin B6 0.257mg Cherimoya
Folate 23µg Cherimoya
Saturated Fat 0.233g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.055g Cherimoya
Polyunsaturated fat 0.188g Cherimoya
Tryptophan 0.031mg Cherimoya
Threonine 0.052mg Cherimoya
Isoleucine 0.042mg Cherimoya
Leucine 0.063mg Cherimoya
Lysine 0.042mg Cherimoya
Methionine 0.021mg Cherimoya
Phenylalanine 0.042mg Cherimoya
Valine 0.063mg Cherimoya
Histidine 0.021mg Cherimoya
Fructose 6.28g Cherimoya
Omega-3 - ALA 0.159g Cherimoya
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.028g Cherimoya

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Cherimoya
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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)
16%
Cherimoya
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
10%
Cherimoya

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.233g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cherimoya
Cherimoya is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cherimoya
Cherimoya is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cherimoya - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173953/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.