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

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Summary of differences between Pitanga (Surinam cherry) and Dates

  • Pitanga (Surinam cherry) has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin A, however, Dates are higher in Potassium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Pitanga (Surinam cherry) covers your daily need of Vitamin C 29% more than Dates.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), raw and Dates, deglet noor.

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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%
Dates
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 12% 58% 38% 69% 7.9% 27% 0.26% 34% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +258.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +333.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +536.9%
Contains more IronIron +410%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +463.6%
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.
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%
Dates
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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 1.3% 0.6% 1% 0% 13% 15% 24% 35% 38% 0% 6.8% 14% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6475%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +14900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +324.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
Dates
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2% 75% 21%
Protein: 2.45 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 75.03 g
Water: 20.53 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more WaterWater +342.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +206.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +901.7%
Contains more OtherOther +220%
~equal in Fats ~0.39g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Dates Opinion
Calories 33kcal 282kcal Dates
Protein 0.8g 2.45g Dates
Fats 0.4g 0.39g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin C 26.3mg 0.4mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Net carbs 7.49g 67.03g Dates
Carbs 7.49g 75.03g Dates
Magnesium 12mg 43mg Dates
Calcium 9mg 39mg Dates
Potassium 103mg 656mg Dates
Iron 0.2mg 1.02mg Dates
Sugar 63.35g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Fiber 8g Dates
Copper 0.206mg Dates
Zinc 0.29mg Dates
Phosphorus 11mg 62mg Dates
Sodium 3mg 2mg Dates
Vitamin A 1500IU 10IU Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin A 75µg 0µg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin E 0.05mg Dates
Manganese 0.262mg Dates
Selenium 3µg Dates
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.052mg Dates
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.066mg Dates
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 1.274mg Dates
Vitamin B5 0.589mg Dates
Vitamin B6 0.165mg Dates
Vitamin K 2.7µg Dates
Folate 19µg Dates
Choline 6.3mg Dates
Saturated Fat 0.032g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g Dates
Polyunsaturated fat 0.019g Dates
Tryptophan 0.012mg Dates
Threonine 0.043mg Dates
Isoleucine 0.049mg Dates
Leucine 0.084mg Dates
Lysine 0.066mg Dates
Methionine 0.022mg Dates
Phenylalanine 0.05mg Dates
Valine 0.071mg Dates
Histidine 0.032mg Dates
Fructose 19.56g Dates

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Dates
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)
12%
Dates
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
29%
Dates

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dates
Dates is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dates
Dates 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. Dates - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171726/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.