Pitanga (Surinam cherry) vs. Maraschino cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pitanga (Surinam cherry) and maraschino cherries
- Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is richer than maraschino cherries in vitamin C and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for pitanga (Surinam cherry) is 29% higher.
- Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains 33 times more vitamin A than maraschino cherries. Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains 1500IU of vitamin A, while maraschino cherries contain 45IU.
Food types used in this article are Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), raw and Maraschino cherries, canned, drained.
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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 | +200% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +390.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +266.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -25% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +500% |
Contains more IronIron | +115% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3650% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +7400% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin C | 26.3mg | 0mg | 29% |
Copper | 0.143mg | 16% | |
Fiber | 3.2g | 13% | |
Carbs | 7.49g | 41.97g | 11% |
Vitamin A | 75µg | 2µg | 8% |
Calories | 33kcal | 165kcal | 7% |
Calcium | 9mg | 54mg | 5% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0mg | 3% |
Iron | 0.2mg | 0.43mg | 3% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0mg | 3% |
Magnesium | 12mg | 4mg | 2% |
Zinc | 0.26mg | 2% | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.3mg | 0.004mg | 2% |
Potassium | 103mg | 21mg | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.054mg | 1% | |
Protein | 0.8g | 0.22g | 1% |
Choline | 4.3mg | 1% | |
Manganese | 0.012mg | 1% | |
Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
Phosphorus | 11mg | 3mg | 1% |
Fats | 0.4g | 0.21g | 0% |
Net carbs | 7.49g | 38.77g | N/A |
Sugar | 38.77g | N/A | |
Sodium | 3mg | 4mg | 0% |
Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0% | |
Selenium | 0.2µg | 0% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.005mg | 0% | |
Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.049g | 0% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.055g | 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:
0.22 g
Fats:
0.21 g
Carbs:
41.97 g
Water:
57.27 g
Other:
0.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +263.6% |
Contains more FatsFats | +90.5% |
Contains more WaterWater | +58.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +51.5% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +460.3% |