Pitanga (Surinam cherry) vs. Naranjilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Pitanga (Surinam cherry) and Naranjilla?
- Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A, yet Naranjilla is richer in Vitamin B3.
- Pitanga (Surinam cherry)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 26% higher.
- Pitanga (Surinam cherry) has 3 times more Vitamin A than Naranjilla. Pitanga (Surinam cherry) has 75µg of Vitamin A, while Naranjilla has 28µg.
We used Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), raw and Naranjilla (lulo) pulp, frozen, unsweetened 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 CalciumCalcium | +12.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +94.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75% |
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 | +721.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +164.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +383.3% |
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:
0.44 g
Fats:
0.22 g
Carbs:
5.9 g
Water:
93.05 g
Other:
0.39 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +81.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +81.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.2% |
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Water
~93.05g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 33kcal | 25kcal |
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| Protein | 0.8g | 0.44g |
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| Fats | 0.4g | 0.22g |
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| Vitamin C | 26.3mg | 3.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 7.49g | 4.8g |
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| Carbs | 7.49g | 5.9g |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 11mg |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 8mg |
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| Potassium | 103mg | 200mg |
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| Iron | 0.2mg | 0.35mg |
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| Sugar | 3.74g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g |
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| Copper | 0.028mg |
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| Zinc | 0.1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 11mg | 12mg |
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| Sodium | 3mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1500IU | 568IU |
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| Vitamin A | 75µg | 28µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.75mg |
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| Manganese | 0.067mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.045mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.3mg | 1.45mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg |
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| Vitamin K | 14.6µg |
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| Folate | 3µg |
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| Fructose | 1.04g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Naranjilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Naranjilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.