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

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A recap on differences between Pitanga (Surinam cherry) and Nance fruit

  • Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is higher in Vitamin A, yet Nance fruit is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Nance fruit covers your daily Vitamin C needs 74% more than Pitanga (Surinam cherry).
  • Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains 19 times more Vitamin A than Nance fruit. While Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains 75µg of Vitamin A, Nance fruit contains only 4µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), raw and Nance, frozen, unsweetened.

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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 14% 14% 22% 14% 14% 2.5% 4.3% 0.39% 32% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +411.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +136.9%
Contains more IronIron +90%
~equal in Phosphorus ~10mg
~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%
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 308% 4.4% 25% 0% 3.8% 4.2% 5.4% 11% 4.8% 0% 30% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1927%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +251.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.29mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
17% 81%
Protein: 0.66 g
Fats: 1.16 g
Carbs: 16.97 g
Water: 80.64 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.2%
Contains more WaterWater +12.6%
Contains more FatsFats +190%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +126.6%
Contains more OtherOther +14%

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) Nance fruit
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Nance fruit Opinion
Calories 33kcal 73kcal Nance fruit
Protein 0.8g 0.66g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Fats 0.4g 1.16g Nance fruit
Vitamin C 26.3mg 92.5mg Nance fruit
Net carbs 7.49g 9.47g Nance fruit
Carbs 7.49g 16.97g Nance fruit
Magnesium 12mg 20mg Nance fruit
Calcium 9mg 46mg Nance fruit
Potassium 103mg 244mg Nance fruit
Iron 0.2mg 0.38mg Nance fruit
Sugar 8.31g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Fiber 7.5g Nance fruit
Copper 0.041mg Nance fruit
Zinc 0.09mg Nance fruit
Phosphorus 11mg 10mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Sodium 3mg 3mg
Vitamin A 1500IU 74IU Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin A 75µg 4µg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin E 1.25mg Nance fruit
Manganese 0.248mg Nance fruit
Selenium 0.4µg Nance fruit
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.015mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.018mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.29mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B5 0.18mg Nance fruit
Vitamin B6 0.021mg Nance fruit
Vitamin K 11.9µg Nance fruit
Folate 8µg Nance fruit
Fructose 4.73g Nance fruit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Nance fruit
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)
31%
Nance fruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
12%
Nance fruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.31g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nance fruit
Nance fruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nance fruit
Nance fruit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (3 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Nance fruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167789/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.