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Soursop vs. Acerola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Soursop and Acerola?

  • Soursop is richer in Fiber, yet Acerola is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Acerola's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 1841% higher.
  • Soursop has 3 times more Fiber than Acerola. Soursop has 3.3g of Fiber, while Acerola has 1.1g.

We used Soursop, raw and Acerola, (west indian cherry), 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 15% 4.2% 25% 23% 29% 2.7% 12% 1.8% 0% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 3.6% 13% 7.5% 29% 2.7% 4.7% 0.91% 0% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +90.4%
Contains more IronIron +200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +145.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
~equal in Copper ~0.086mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.1mg
~equal in Manganese ~mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.6µg

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 69% 0.12% 1.6% 0% 18% 12% 17% 15% 14% 0% 1% 11% 4.1%
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 5592% 46% 0% 0% 5% 14% 7.5% 19% 2.1% 0% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +555.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +8043.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +38250%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~14µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 81%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 16.84 g
Water: 81.16 g
Other: 0.7 g
8% 91%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 7.69 g
Water: 91.41 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +150%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +119%
Contains more OtherOther +250%
Contains more WaterWater +12.6%
~equal in Fats ~0.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 43% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.09 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.069 g
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.068 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.09 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -25%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.082g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Soursop Acerola
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soursop Acerola Opinion
Calories 66kcal 32kcal Soursop
Protein 1g 0.4g Soursop
Fats 0.3g 0.3g
Vitamin C 20.6mg 1677.6mg Acerola
Net carbs 13.54g 6.59g Soursop
Carbs 16.84g 7.69g Soursop
Magnesium 21mg 18mg Soursop
Calcium 14mg 12mg Soursop
Potassium 278mg 146mg Soursop
Iron 0.6mg 0.2mg Soursop
Sugar 13.54g Acerola
Fiber 3.3g 1.1g Soursop
Copper 0.086mg 0.086mg
Zinc 0.1mg 0.1mg
Phosphorus 27mg 11mg Soursop
Sodium 14mg 7mg Acerola
Vitamin A 2IU 767IU Acerola
Vitamin A 0µg 38µg Acerola
Vitamin E 0.08mg Soursop
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.02mg Soursop
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.06mg Acerola
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 0.4mg Soursop
Vitamin B5 0.253mg 0.309mg Acerola
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.009mg Soursop
Vitamin K 0.4µg Soursop
Folate 14µg 14µg
Choline 7.6mg Soursop
Saturated Fat 0.051g 0.068g Soursop
Monounsaturated Fat 0.09g 0.082g Soursop
Polyunsaturated fat 0.069g 0.09g Acerola
Tryptophan 0.011mg Soursop
Lysine 0.06mg Soursop
Methionine 0.007mg Soursop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Soursop Acerola
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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
12%
Soursop
438%
Acerola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Soursop
8%
Acerola

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Soursop
Soursop is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soursop
Soursop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Acerola
Acerola contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Soursop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167761/nutrients
  2. Acerola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171686/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.