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

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How are Pitanga (Surinam cherry) and Durian different?

  • Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is richer in Vitamin A, and Vitamin C, while Durian is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Potassium.
  • Durian covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 29% more than Pitanga (Surinam cherry).
  • Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains 38 times more Vitamin A than Durian. Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains 75µg of Vitamin A, while Durian contains 2µg.

Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), raw and Durian, raw or frozen 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%
Durian
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 1.8% 38% 16% 69% 7.6% 17% 0.26% 42% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +323.3%
Contains more IronIron +115%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +254.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
~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%
Durian
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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 66% 2.6% 0% 0% 94% 46% 20% 14% 73% 0% 0% 27% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +258%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~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
Durian
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5% 27% 65%
Protein: 1.47 g
Fats: 5.33 g
Carbs: 27.09 g
Water: 64.99 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more WaterWater +39.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +83.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1232.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +261.7%
Contains more OtherOther +124%

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) Durian
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
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Durian Opinion
Calories 33kcal 147kcal Durian
Protein 0.8g 1.47g Durian
Fats 0.4g 5.33g Durian
Vitamin C 26.3mg 19.7mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Net carbs 7.49g 23.29g Durian
Carbs 7.49g 27.09g Durian
Magnesium 12mg 30mg Durian
Calcium 9mg 6mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Potassium 103mg 436mg Durian
Iron 0.2mg 0.43mg Durian
Fiber 3.8g Durian
Copper 0.207mg Durian
Zinc 0.28mg Durian
Phosphorus 11mg 39mg Durian
Sodium 3mg 2mg Durian
Vitamin A 1500IU 44IU Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin A 75µg 2µg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Manganese 0.325mg Durian
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.374mg Durian
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.2mg Durian
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 1.074mg Durian
Vitamin B5 0.23mg Durian
Vitamin B6 0.316mg Durian
Folate 36µg Durian

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Durian
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)
26%
Durian
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
21%
Durian

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Durian
Durian contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Durian
Durian is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Durian
Durian 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)

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. Durian - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168192/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.