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

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Summary of differences between Pitanga (Surinam cherry) and Gooseberry

  • Gooseberry has less Vitamin A than Pitanga (Surinam cherry).

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

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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 7.1% 7.5% 17% 12% 23% 3.3% 12% 0.13% 19% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +177.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +92.2%
Contains more IronIron +55%
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 92% 17% 7.4% 0% 10% 6.9% 5.6% 17% 18% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +417.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~27.7mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.3mg
~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
10% 88%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 10.18 g
Water: 87.87 g
Other: 0.49 g
Contains more FatsFats +45%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.9%
~equal in Protein ~0.88g
~equal in Water ~87.87g
~equal in Other ~0.49g

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) Gooseberry
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
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Gooseberry Opinion
Calories 33kcal 44kcal Gooseberry
Protein 0.8g 0.88g Gooseberry
Fats 0.4g 0.58g Gooseberry
Vitamin C 26.3mg 27.7mg Gooseberry
Net carbs 7.49g 5.88g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Carbs 7.49g 10.18g Gooseberry
Magnesium 12mg 10mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Calcium 9mg 25mg Gooseberry
Potassium 103mg 198mg Gooseberry
Iron 0.2mg 0.31mg Gooseberry
Fiber 4.3g Gooseberry
Copper 0.07mg Gooseberry
Zinc 0.12mg Gooseberry
Phosphorus 11mg 27mg Gooseberry
Sodium 3mg 1mg Gooseberry
Vitamin A 1500IU 290IU Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin A 75µg 15µg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin E 0.37mg Gooseberry
Manganese 0.144mg Gooseberry
Selenium 0.6µg Gooseberry
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.04mg Gooseberry
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.03mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.3mg
Vitamin B5 0.286mg Gooseberry
Vitamin B6 0.08mg Gooseberry
Folate 6µg Gooseberry
Saturated Fat 0.038g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.051g Gooseberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.317g Gooseberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Gooseberry
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)
14%
Gooseberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
10%
Gooseberry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.038g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry 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)

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. Gooseberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173030/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.