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

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How are Pitanga (Surinam cherry) and Sapodilla different?

  • Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A, however, Sapodilla is richer in Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is 13% higher.
  • Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains 25 times more Vitamin A than Sapodilla. While Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains 75µg of Vitamin A, Sapodilla contains only 3µg.

Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), raw and Sapodilla, raw are the varieties used 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 8.6% 6.3% 17% 30% 29% 2.7% 5.1% 1.6% 0% 3.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.4%
Contains more IronIron +300%
~equal in Magnesium ~12mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~12mg
~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 49% 3.6% 0% 0% 0% 4.6% 3.8% 15% 8.5% 0% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +50%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
20% 78%
Protein: 0.44 g
Fats: 1.1 g
Carbs: 19.96 g
Water: 78 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +81.8%
Contains more WaterWater +16.4%
Contains more FatsFats +175%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +166.5%
~equal in Other ~0.5g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Sapodilla Opinion
Calories 33kcal 83kcal Sapodilla
Protein 0.8g 0.44g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Fats 0.4g 1.1g Sapodilla
Vitamin C 26.3mg 14.7mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Net carbs 7.49g 14.66g Sapodilla
Carbs 7.49g 19.96g Sapodilla
Magnesium 12mg 12mg
Calcium 9mg 21mg Sapodilla
Potassium 103mg 193mg Sapodilla
Iron 0.2mg 0.8mg Sapodilla
Fiber 5.3g Sapodilla
Copper 0.086mg Sapodilla
Zinc 0.1mg Sapodilla
Phosphorus 11mg 12mg Sapodilla
Sodium 3mg 12mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin A 1500IU 60IU Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin A 75µg 3µg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Selenium 0.6µg Sapodilla
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.02mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.2mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B5 0.252mg Sapodilla
Vitamin B6 0.037mg Sapodilla
Folate 14µg Sapodilla
Saturated Fat 0.194g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.521g Sapodilla
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g Sapodilla
Tryptophan 0.005mg Sapodilla
Threonine 0.012mg Sapodilla
Isoleucine 0.015mg Sapodilla
Leucine 0.024mg Sapodilla
Lysine 0.039mg Sapodilla
Methionine 0.003mg Sapodilla
Phenylalanine 0.013mg Sapodilla
Valine 0.016mg Sapodilla
Histidine 0.016mg Sapodilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Sapodilla
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)
7%
Sapodilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
10%
Sapodilla

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sapodilla
Sapodilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.194g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( 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. Sapodilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167759/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.