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

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The main differences between Pitanga (Surinam cherry) and Mandarin orange

    Food types used in this article are Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), raw and Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), 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 8.6% 11% 15% 5.6% 14% 1.9% 8.6% 0.26% 5.1% 0.55%
    Contains more IronIron +33.3%
    Contains more CalciumCalcium +311.1%
    Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.2%
    Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81.8%
    Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
    ~equal in Magnesium ~12mg

    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 89% 41% 4% 0% 15% 8.3% 7.1% 13% 18% 0% 0% 12% 5.6%
    Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +120.3%
    Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93.3%
    Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.3%
    ~equal in Vitamin C ~26.7mg
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.036mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin K ~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
    13% 85%
    Protein: 0.81 g
    Fats: 0.31 g
    Carbs: 13.34 g
    Water: 85.17 g
    Other: 0.37 g
    Contains more FatsFats +29%
    Contains more OtherOther +35.1%
    Contains more CarbsCarbs +78.1%
    ~equal in Protein ~0.81g
    ~equal in Water ~85.17g

    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) Mandarin orange
    Lower in Sugar ok
    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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Mandarin orange Opinion
    Calories 33kcal 53kcal Mandarin orange
    Protein 0.8g 0.81g Mandarin orange
    Fats 0.4g 0.31g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
    Vitamin C 26.3mg 26.7mg Mandarin orange
    Net carbs 7.49g 11.54g Mandarin orange
    Carbs 7.49g 13.34g Mandarin orange
    Magnesium 12mg 12mg
    Calcium 9mg 37mg Mandarin orange
    Potassium 103mg 166mg Mandarin orange
    Iron 0.2mg 0.15mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
    Sugar 10.58g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
    Fiber 1.8g Mandarin orange
    Copper 0.042mg Mandarin orange
    Zinc 0.07mg Mandarin orange
    Phosphorus 11mg 20mg Mandarin orange
    Sodium 3mg 2mg Mandarin orange
    Vitamin A 1500IU 681IU Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
    Vitamin A 75µg 34µg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
    Vitamin E 0.2mg Mandarin orange
    Manganese 0.039mg Mandarin orange
    Selenium 0.1µg Mandarin orange
    Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.058mg Mandarin orange
    Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.036mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
    Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.376mg Mandarin orange
    Vitamin B5 0.216mg Mandarin orange
    Vitamin B6 0.078mg Mandarin orange
    Folate 16µg Mandarin orange
    Choline 10.2mg Mandarin orange
    Saturated Fat 0.039g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g Mandarin orange
    Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g Mandarin orange
    Tryptophan 0.002mg Mandarin orange
    Threonine 0.016mg Mandarin orange
    Isoleucine 0.017mg Mandarin orange
    Leucine 0.028mg Mandarin orange
    Lysine 0.032mg Mandarin orange
    Methionine 0.002mg Mandarin orange
    Phenylalanine 0.018mg Mandarin orange
    Valine 0.021mg Mandarin orange
    Histidine 0.011mg Mandarin orange
    Fructose 2.4g Mandarin orange

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    is better in case of low diet
    Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Mandarin orange
    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)
    16%
    Mandarin orange
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    3%
    Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
    7%
    Mandarin orange

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
    Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.58g)
    Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
    Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
    Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
    Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
    Which food is cheaper?
    Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
    Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Mandarin orange
    Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Mandarin orange
    Mandarin orange is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    Mandarin orange
    Mandarin orange is relatively richer in vitamins
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 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. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/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.