Pitanga (Surinam cherry) vs. Sapodilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pitanga (Surinam cherry) and sapodillas different?
- Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is higher in vitamin A and vitamin C; however, sapodillas are richer in iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for pitanga (Surinam cherry) is 29% higher.
- Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains 2 times more vitamin C than sapodillas. While pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains 26.3mg of vitamin C, sapodillas contain only 14.7mg.
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.
Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +133.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +87.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +300% |
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 | +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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Fiber | 5.3g | 21% | |
Vitamin C | 26.3mg | 14.7mg | 13% |
Copper | 0.086mg | 10% | |
Vitamin A | 75µg | 3µg | 8% |
Iron | 0.2mg | 0.8mg | 8% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.252mg | 5% | |
Folate | 14µg | 4% | |
Carbs | 7.49g | 19.96g | 4% |
Calories | 33kcal | 83kcal | 3% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 3% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0mg | 3% |
Potassium | 103mg | 193mg | 3% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.521g | 1% | |
Zinc | 0.1mg | 1% | |
Fats | 0.4g | 1.1g | 1% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.3mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
Saturated fat | 0.194g | 1% | |
Protein | 0.8g | 0.44g | 1% |
Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
Calcium | 9mg | 21mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 7.49g | 14.66g | N/A |
Magnesium | 12mg | 12mg | 0% |
Phosphorus | 11mg | 12mg | 0% |
Sodium | 3mg | 12mg | 0% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.005mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.012mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.024mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.039mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.003mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.013mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.016mg | 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:
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% |
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