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

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What are the differences between Pitanga (Surinam cherry) and Passion fruit?

  • Passion fruit is richer than Pitanga (Surinam cherry) in Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Passion fruit's daily need coverage for Iron is 18% more.

We used Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), raw and Passion-fruit, (granadilla), purple, raw types in this article.

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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 21% 3.6% 31% 60% 29% 2.7% 29% 3.7% 0% 3.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +141.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +237.9%
Contains more IronIron +700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +518.2%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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 100% 76% 0.4% 0% 0% 30% 28% 0% 23% 0% 1.8% 11% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +400%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
2% 23% 73%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 23.38 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more WaterWater +24.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +175%
Contains more FatsFats +75%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +212.1%
Contains more OtherOther +58%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Passion fruit Opinion
Calories 33kcal 97kcal Passion fruit
Protein 0.8g 2.2g Passion fruit
Fats 0.4g 0.7g Passion fruit
Vitamin C 26.3mg 30mg Passion fruit
Net carbs 7.49g 12.98g Passion fruit
Carbs 7.49g 23.38g Passion fruit
Magnesium 12mg 29mg Passion fruit
Calcium 9mg 12mg Passion fruit
Potassium 103mg 348mg Passion fruit
Iron 0.2mg 1.6mg Passion fruit
Sugar 11.2g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Fiber 10.4g Passion fruit
Copper 0.086mg Passion fruit
Zinc 0.1mg Passion fruit
Phosphorus 11mg 68mg Passion fruit
Sodium 3mg 28mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin A 1500IU 1272IU Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin A 75µg 64µg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin E 0.02mg Passion fruit
Selenium 0.6µg Passion fruit
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.13mg Passion fruit
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 1.5mg Passion fruit
Vitamin B6 0.1mg Passion fruit
Vitamin K 0.7µg Passion fruit
Folate 14µg Passion fruit
Choline 7.6mg Passion fruit
Saturated Fat 0.059g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.086g Passion fruit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.411g Passion fruit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Passion 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)
21%
Passion fruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
18%
Passion fruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.059g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Passion fruit
Passion fruit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Passion fruit
Passion fruit 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. Passion fruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169108/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.