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

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The main differences between Pitanga (Surinam cherry) and Kiwi

  • Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is richer in Vitamin A, yet Kiwi is richer in Vitamin C, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Kiwi is 74% higher.
  • Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains 19 times more Vitamin A than Kiwi. Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains 75µg of Vitamin A, while Kiwi contains 4µg.

Food types used in this article are Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), raw and Kiwifruit, green, 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%
Kiwi
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 10% 28% 12% 43% 3.8% 15% 0.39% 13% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +277.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +202.9%
Contains more IronIron +55%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +209.1%
~equal in Sodium ~3mg

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%
Kiwi
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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 309% 5.2% 29% 0% 6.8% 5.8% 6.4% 11% 15% 0% 101% 19% 4.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1624.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +252.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.027mg
~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
Kiwi
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15% 83%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 14.66 g
Water: 83.07 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.5%
Contains more FatsFats +30%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +95.7%
Contains more OtherOther +22%
~equal in Water ~83.07g

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) Kiwi
Lower in Sugar 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
Lower in Sodium Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Kiwi Opinion
Calories 33kcal 61kcal Kiwi
Protein 0.8g 1.14g Kiwi
Fats 0.4g 0.52g Kiwi
Vitamin C 26.3mg 92.7mg Kiwi
Net carbs 7.49g 11.66g Kiwi
Carbs 7.49g 14.66g Kiwi
Magnesium 12mg 17mg Kiwi
Calcium 9mg 34mg Kiwi
Potassium 103mg 312mg Kiwi
Iron 0.2mg 0.31mg Kiwi
Sugar 8.99g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Fiber 3g Kiwi
Copper 0.13mg Kiwi
Zinc 0.14mg Kiwi
Phosphorus 11mg 34mg Kiwi
Sodium 3mg 3mg
Vitamin A 1500IU 87IU Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin A 75µg 4µg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin E 1.46mg Kiwi
Manganese 0.098mg Kiwi
Selenium 0.2µg Kiwi
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.027mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.025mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.341mg Kiwi
Vitamin B5 0.183mg Kiwi
Vitamin B6 0.063mg Kiwi
Vitamin K 40.3µg Kiwi
Folate 25µg Kiwi
Choline 7.8mg Kiwi
Saturated Fat 0.029g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.047g Kiwi
Polyunsaturated fat 0.287g Kiwi
Tryptophan 0.015mg Kiwi
Threonine 0.047mg Kiwi
Isoleucine 0.051mg Kiwi
Leucine 0.066mg Kiwi
Lysine 0.061mg Kiwi
Methionine 0.024mg Kiwi
Phenylalanine 0.044mg Kiwi
Valine 0.057mg Kiwi
Histidine 0.027mg Kiwi
Fructose 4.35g Kiwi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Kiwi
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)
39%
Kiwi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
14%
Kiwi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is cheaper?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kiwi
Kiwi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kiwi
Kiwi 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 Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (3 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. Kiwi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168153/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.