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

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Significant differences between pitanga (Surinam cherry) and honeydew

  • The amount of vitamin C and vitamin A in pitanga (Surinam cherry) is higher than in honeydew.
  • Honeydew has 25 times less vitamin A than pitanga (Surinam cherry). Pitanga (Surinam cherry) has 75µg of vitamin A, while honeydew has 3µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), raw and Melons, honeydew, 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% 1.8% 20% 6.4% 8% 2.5% 4.7% 2.3% 3.5% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more IronIron +17.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +121.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~11mg

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% 25% 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 60% 1% 0.4% 0% 9.5% 2.8% 7.8% 9.3% 20% 0% 7.3% 14% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +46.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.3%
~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
9% 90%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 9.09 g
Water: 89.82 g
Other: 0.41 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.1%
Contains more FatsFats +185.7%
Contains more OtherOther +22%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.4%
~equal in Water ~89.82g

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) Honeydew
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Honeydew DV% diff.
Vitamin C 26.3mg 18mg 9%
Vitamin A 75µg 3µg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.088mg 7%
Folate 19µg 5%
Fructose 2.96g 4%
Potassium 103mg 228mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 3%
Fiber 0.8g 3%
Copper 0.024mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.9µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.012mg 2%
Choline 7.6mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.418mg 1%
Protein 0.8g 0.54g 1%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Manganese 0.027mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.038mg 1%
Sodium 3mg 18mg 1%
Zinc 0.09mg 1%
Carbs 7.49g 9.09g 1%
Calories 33kcal 36kcal 0%
Fats 0.4g 0.14g 0%
Net carbs 7.49g 8.29g N/A
Magnesium 12mg 10mg 0%
Calcium 9mg 6mg 0%
Iron 0.2mg 0.17mg 0%
Sugar 8.12g N/A
Phosphorus 11mg 11mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.038g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.003g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0%
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0%
Threonine 0.013mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.013mg 0%
Leucine 0.016mg 0%
Lysine 0.018mg 0%
Methionine 0.005mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.015mg 0%
Valine 0.018mg 0%
Histidine 0.005mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Honeydew
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
10%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
11%
Honeydew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
6%
Honeydew

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
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 - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Honeydew
Honeydew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Honeydew
Honeydew 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Honeydew - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169911/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.