Pitanga (Surinam cherry) vs. Kumquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on the differences between pitanga (Surinam cherry) and kumquat
- Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is higher in vitamin A, yet kumquat is higher in vitamin C, iron, and calcium.
- Pitanga (Surinam cherry) covers your daily vitamin A needs 24% more than kumquat.
Food varieties used in this article are Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), raw and Kumquats, 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +588.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +80.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +330% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +72.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +66.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +23.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +43% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Fiber | 6.5g | 26% | |
| Vitamin C | 26.3mg | 43.9mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.095mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 0.86mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 75µg | 15µg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.135mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 9mg | 62mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Folate | 17µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.208mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 7.49g | 15.9g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 103mg | 186mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 2% | |
| Protein | 0.8g | 1.88g | 2% |
| Choline | 8.4mg | 2% | |
| Calories | 33kcal | 71kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.3mg | 0.429mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 11mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.037mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.4g | 0.86g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.171g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 7.49g | 9.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9.36g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 3mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.103g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.8 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
7.49 g
Water:
90.81 g
Other:
0.5 g
Protein:
1.88 g
Fats:
0.86 g
Carbs:
15.9 g
Water:
80.85 g
Other:
0.51 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +135% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +115% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +112.3% |
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