Pitanga (Surinam cherry) vs. Lemon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Pitanga (Surinam cherry) and Lemon?
- Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is richer in Vitamin A, yet Lemon is richer in Vitamin C.
- Lemon's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 30% higher.
- Pitanga (Surinam cherry) has 75 times more Vitamin A than Lemon. Pitanga (Surinam cherry) has 75µg of Vitamin A, while Lemon has 1µg.
We used Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), raw and Lemons, raw, without peel types in this comparison.
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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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +188.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34% |
| Contains more IronIron | +200% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
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 | +6718.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +101.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +33.3% |
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:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
9.32 g
Water:
88.98 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.4% |
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Water
~88.98g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 33kcal | 29kcal |
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| Protein | 0.8g | 1.1g |
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| Fats | 0.4g | 0.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 26.3mg | 53mg |
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| Net carbs | 7.49g | 6.52g |
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| Carbs | 7.49g | 9.32g |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 8mg |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 26mg |
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| Potassium | 103mg | 138mg |
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| Iron | 0.2mg | 0.6mg |
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| Sugar | 2.5g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g |
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| Copper | 0.037mg |
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| Zinc | 0.06mg |
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| Phosphorus | 11mg | 16mg |
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| Sodium | 3mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1500IU | 22IU |
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| Vitamin A | 75µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.15mg |
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| Manganese | 0.03mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.3mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg |
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| Folate | 11µg |
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| Choline | 5.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.039g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.011g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lemon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)