Applesauce vs Acerola
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA Foundation Foods & USDA SR Legacy
Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Applesauce —
Acerola 32
Protein (g)
Applesauce 0.273
Acerola 0.400
Carbs (g)
Applesauce 12.3
Acerola 7.69
Fat (g)
Applesauce 0.162
Acerola 0.300
Fiber (g)
Applesauce —
Acerola 1.10
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw — 0.400g vs 0.273g per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Applesauce | Acerola | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | — | 32 kcal | |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 87.1 g | 91.4 g | -5% |
| Protein | 0.273 g | 0.400 g | -32% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.162 g | 0.300 g | -46% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 12.3 g | 7.69 g | +59% |
| Fiber, total dietary | — | 1.10 g | |
| Sugars, Total | 9.66 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | — | 0.068 g | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | — | 0.082 g | |
| Fatty acids, total trans | — | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 43.7 mg | 1678 mg | -97% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | — | 0.020 mg | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | — | 0.060 mg | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | — | 0.400 mg | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | — | 0.309 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | — | 0.009 mg | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | — | 14.0 ug | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | — | 38.0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 3.82 mg | 12.0 mg | -68% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.045 mg | 0.200 mg | -78% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 3.94 mg | 18.0 mg | -78% |
| Phosphorus, P | 9.12 mg | 11.0 mg | -17% |
| Potassium, K | 108 mg | 146 mg | -26% |
| Sodium, Na | 0.504 mg | 7.00 mg | -93% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.003 mg | 0.100 mg | -97% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.039 mg | 0.086 mg | -55% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.037 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | — | 0.600 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | 52 kcal | — | |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | 46 kcal | — | |
| Energy | — | 134 kj | |
| Nitrogen | 0.044 g | — | |
| Ash | 0.203 g | 0.200 g | +1% |
| Sucrose | 1.36 g | — | |
| Glucose | 2.45 g | — | |
| Fructose | 5.86 g | — | |
| Lactose | 0 g | — | |
| Maltose | 0 g | — | |
| Galactose | 0 g | — | |
| Citric acid | 0 mg | — | |
| Malic acid | 426 mg | — | |
| Oxalic acid | 0 mg | — | |
| Pyruvic acid | 0 mg | — | |
| Quinic acid | 5.41 mg | — | |
| Biotin | 0 ug | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | — | 14.0 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | — | 14.0 ug | |
| Retinol | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | — | 767 IU | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | — | 0.002 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | — | 0.048 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | — | 0.016 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | — | 0.001 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | — | 0.081 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | — | 0.090 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | — | 0.046 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | — | 0.044 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | — | 0 g | |
| Apigenin | — | 0 mg | |
| Luteolin | — | 0 mg | |
| Kaempferol | — | 1.05 mg | |
| Myricetin | — | 0 mg | |
| Quercetin | — | 4.74 mg | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA Foundation Foods and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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