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Mangosteen vs. Carissa (natal-plum) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mangosteen and carissa (natal-plum) different?

  • Carissa (natal-plum) is higher than mangosteen in vitamin C, copper, iron, and potassium.
  • Carissa (natal-plum) covers your daily need for vitamin C 39% more than mangosteen.

Mangosteen, canned, syrup pack and Carissa, (natal-plum), raw types were 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 9.3% 3.6% 4.2% 11% 23% 5.7% 3.4% 0.91% 13% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.3% 23% 49% 70% 0% 3% 0.39% 0% 0%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +441.7%
Contains more IronIron +336.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +204.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.1%
~equal in Calcium ~11mg
~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 9.7% 2.1% 0% 0% 14% 12% 5.4% 1.9% 4.2% 0% 0% 23% 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 127% 2.4% 0% 0% 10% 14% 3.8% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1210.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.1%
~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
18% 81%
Protein: 0.41 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 17.91 g
Water: 80.94 g
Other: 0.16 g
14% 84%
Protein: 0.5 g
Fats: 1.3 g
Carbs: 13.63 g
Water: 84.17 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22%
Contains more FatsFats +124.1%
Contains more OtherOther +150%
~equal in Water ~84.17g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mangosteen Carissa (natal-plum)
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mangosteen Carissa (natal-plum) Opinion
Calories 73kcal 62kcal Mangosteen
Protein 0.41g 0.5g Carissa (natal-plum)
Fats 0.58g 1.3g Carissa (natal-plum)
Vitamin C 2.9mg 38mg Carissa (natal-plum)
Net carbs 16.11g 13.63g Mangosteen
Carbs 17.91g 13.63g Mangosteen
Magnesium 13mg 16mg Carissa (natal-plum)
Calcium 12mg 11mg Mangosteen
Potassium 48mg 260mg Carissa (natal-plum)
Iron 0.3mg 1.31mg Carissa (natal-plum)
Fiber 1.8g Mangosteen
Copper 0.069mg 0.21mg Carissa (natal-plum)
Zinc 0.21mg Mangosteen
Phosphorus 8mg 7mg Mangosteen
Sodium 7mg 3mg Carissa (natal-plum)
Vitamin A 35IU 40IU Carissa (natal-plum)
Vitamin A 2µg 2µg
Manganese 0.102mg Mangosteen
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.04mg Mangosteen
Vitamin B2 0.054mg 0.06mg Carissa (natal-plum)
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 0.2mg Mangosteen
Vitamin B5 0.032mg Mangosteen
Vitamin B6 0.018mg Mangosteen
Folate 31µg Mangosteen

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mangosteen Carissa (natal-plum)
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
6%
Mangosteen
12%
Carissa (natal-plum)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mangosteen
16%
Carissa (natal-plum)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Carissa (natal-plum)
Carissa (natal-plum) contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carissa (natal-plum)
Carissa (natal-plum) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is cheaper?
Carissa (natal-plum)
Carissa (natal-plum) is cheaper (difference - $5)
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 contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Mangosteen - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169090/nutrients
  2. Carissa (natal-plum) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173952/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.