Quince vs. Acerola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between quince and acerola?
- Quince is higher in iron, yet acerola is higher in vitamin C and vitamin A.
- Acerola's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 1847% more.
- Quince has 4 times more iron than acerola. While quince has 0.7mg of iron, acerola has only 0.2mg.
We used Quinces, raw and Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw types 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 more PotassiumPotassium | +34.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +250% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +51.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +54.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +125% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +150% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +344.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +11084% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +281.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +366.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +99% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +200% |
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Protein
~0.4g
~equal in
Water
~91.41g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +127.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +80% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 15mg | 1677.6mg | 1847% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 0.2mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.081mg | 0.309mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.086mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 38µg | 4% |
| Folate | 3µg | 14µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 15.3g | 7.69g | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 1.1g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.009mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 146mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Calories | 57kcal | 32kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 17mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.04mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 0.4g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.4g | 6.59g | N/A |
| Calcium | 11mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.01g | 0.068g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.036g | 0.082g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.09g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quince contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quince is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Acerola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Acerola is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Acerola is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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.