Carissa vs Acerola
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Calories (kcal)
Protein (g)
Carbs (g)
Fat (g)
Fiber (g)
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Carissa, (natal-plum), raw — 0.500g vs 0.400g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw — 32 vs 62 kcal 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 | Carissa | Acerola | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 62 kcal | 32 kcal | +94% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 84.2 g | 91.4 g | -8% |
| Protein | 0.500 g | 0.400 g | +25% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.30 g | 0.300 g | +333% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 13.6 g | 7.69 g | +77% |
| Fiber, total dietary | — | 1.10 g | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | — | 0.068 g | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | — | 0.082 g | |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 38.0 mg | 1678 mg | -98% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.040 mg | 0.020 mg | +100% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.060 mg | 0.060 mg | = |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.200 mg | 0.400 mg | -50% |
| 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 | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 2.00 ug | 38.0 ug | -95% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 11.0 mg | 12.0 mg | -8% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.31 mg | 0.200 mg | +555% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 16.0 mg | 18.0 mg | -11% |
| Phosphorus, P | 7.00 mg | 11.0 mg | -36% |
| Potassium, K | 260 mg | 146 mg | +78% |
| Sodium, Na | 3.00 mg | 7.00 mg | -57% |
| Zinc, Zn | — | 0.100 mg | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.210 mg | 0.086 mg | +144% |
| Selenium, Se | — | 0.600 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 259 kj | 134 kj | +93% |
| Ash | 0.400 g | 0.200 g | +100% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | — | 14.0 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | — | 14.0 ug | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 40.0 IU | 767 IU | -95% |
| 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 SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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