Pomegranate vs. Pitanga (Surinam cherry) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between pomegranate and pitanga (Surinam cherry)
- Pomegranate has less vitamin C and vitamin A.
- Pitanga (Surinam cherry)'s daily need coverage for vitamin C is 18% more.
- Pomegranate has 3 times more phosphorus than pitanga (Surinam cherry). Pomegranate has 36mg of phosphorus, while pitanga (Surinam cherry) has 11mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Pomegranates, raw and Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), raw.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +129.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +50% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +227.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +123.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +32.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +157.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.67 g
Fats:
1.17 g
Carbs:
18.7 g
Water:
77.93 g
Other:
0.53 g
Protein:
0.8 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
7.49 g
Water:
90.81 g
Other:
0.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +108.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +192.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +149.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.5% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.158mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin C | 10.2mg | 26.3mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% | |
| Vitamin K | 16.4µg | 14% | |
| Folate | 38µg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 75µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.075mg | 6% | |
| Manganese | 0.119mg | 5% | |
| Phosphorus | 36mg | 11mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 4% | |
| Carbs | 18.7g | 7.49g | 4% |
| Potassium | 236mg | 103mg | 4% |
| Calories | 83kcal | 33kcal | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.03mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.67g | 0.8g | 2% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.12g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.053mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.17g | 0.4g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.7g | 7.49g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 13.67g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 3mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.293mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.093g | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pomegranate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pomegranate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (3 mg)