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 1500IU of vitamin A, while naranjilla has 568IU.
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 | +167.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +383.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin C | 26.3mg | 3.2mg | 26% |
Vitamin K | 14.6µg | 12% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 8% | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.3mg | 1.45mg | 7% |
Vitamin E | 0.75mg | 5% | |
Vitamin A | 75µg | 28µg | 5% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.22mg | 4% | |
Fiber | 1.1g | 4% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0mg | 3% |
Manganese | 0.067mg | 3% | |
Potassium | 103mg | 200mg | 3% |
Copper | 0.028mg | 3% | |
Iron | 0.2mg | 0.35mg | 2% |
Fructose | 1.04g | 1% | |
Protein | 0.8g | 0.44g | 1% |
Zinc | 0.1mg | 1% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.045mg | 1% |
Carbs | 7.49g | 5.9g | 1% |
Folate | 3µg | 1% | |
Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
Calories | 33kcal | 25kcal | 0% |
Fats | 0.4g | 0.22g | 0% |
Net carbs | 7.49g | 4.8g | N/A |
Magnesium | 12mg | 11mg | 0% |
Calcium | 9mg | 8mg | 0% |
Sugar | 3.74g | N/A | |
Phosphorus | 11mg | 12mg | 0% |
Sodium | 3mg | 4mg | 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:
0.44 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