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

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What are the main differences between pitanga (Surinam cherry) and strawberry guava?

  • Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is richer in vitamin A, yet strawberry guava is richer in vitamin C and potassium.
  • Strawberry guava's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 12% higher.
  • Pitanga (Surinam cherry) has 15 times more vitamin A than strawberry guava. Pitanga (Surinam cherry) has 75µg of vitamin A, while strawberry guava has 5µg.

We used Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), raw and Guavas, strawberry, raw 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.
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 12% 6.3% 26% 8.3% 0% 0% 12% 4.8% 0% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +183.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +145.5%
~equal in Iron ~0.22mg
~equal in Copper ~mg
~equal in Zinc ~mg
~equal in Manganese ~mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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% 25% 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 123% 1.7% 0% 0% 7.5% 6.9% 11% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +100%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.03mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~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
17% 81%
Protein: 0.58 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 17.36 g
Water: 80.66 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.9%
Contains more WaterWater +12.6%
Contains more FatsFats +50%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +131.8%
Contains more OtherOther +60%

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) Strawberry guava
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Strawberry guava DV% diff.
Fiber 5.4g 22%
Vitamin C 26.3mg 37mg 12%
Vitamin A 75µg 5µg 8%
Potassium 103mg 292mg 6%
Carbs 7.49g 17.36g 3%
Calories 33kcal 69kcal 2%
Phosphorus 11mg 27mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.6mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.253g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.03mg 1%
Sodium 3mg 37mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.172g 1%
Calcium 9mg 21mg 1%
Magnesium 12mg 17mg 1%
Protein 0.8g 0.58g 0%
Fats 0.4g 0.6g 0%
Net carbs 7.49g 11.96g N/A
Iron 0.2mg 0.22mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.03mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.055g 0%
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0%
Threonine 0.022mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.021mg 0%
Leucine 0.039mg 0%
Lysine 0.016mg 0%
Methionine 0.004mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.001mg 0%
Valine 0.02mg 0%
Histidine 0.005mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Strawberry guava
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
10%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
12%
Strawberry guava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
7%
Strawberry guava

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Strawberry guava
Strawberry guava is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.172g)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Strawberry guava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173045/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.