Cherries vs Acerola
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Calories (kcal)
Cherries 46
Acerola 32
Protein (g)
Cherries 0.920
Acerola 0.400
Carbs (g)
Cherries 11.0
Acerola 7.69
Fat (g)
Cherries 0.440
Acerola 0.300
Fiber (g)
Cherries 1.60
Acerola 1.10
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Cherries, sour, red, frozen, unsweetened (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) — 0.920g vs 0.400g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw — 32 vs 46 kcal per 100g.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Cherries | Acerola | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 46 kcal | 32 kcal | +44% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 87.2 g | 91.4 g | -5% |
| Protein | 0.920 g | 0.400 g | +130% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.440 g | 0.300 g | +47% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 11.0 g | 7.69 g | +43% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.60 g | 1.10 g | +45% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.100 g | 0.068 g | +47% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.120 g | 0.082 g | +46% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 1.70 mg | 1678 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.044 mg | 0.020 mg | +120% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.034 mg | 0.060 mg | -43% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.137 mg | 0.400 mg | -66% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.178 mg | 0.309 mg | -42% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.067 mg | 0.009 mg | +644% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 5.00 ug | 14.0 ug | -64% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 5.60 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 44.0 ug | 38.0 ug | +16% |
| Carotene, beta | 522 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.050 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 13.0 mg | 12.0 mg | +8% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.530 mg | 0.200 mg | +165% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 9.00 mg | 18.0 mg | -50% |
| Phosphorus, P | 16.0 mg | 11.0 mg | +45% |
| Potassium, K | 124 mg | 146 mg | -15% |
| Sodium, Na | 1.00 mg | 7.00 mg | -86% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.100 mg | 0.100 mg | = |
| Copper, Cu | 0.090 mg | 0.086 mg | +5% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.057 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 0 ug | 0.600 ug | -100% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 192 kj | 134 kj | +43% |
| Ash | 0.420 g | 0.200 g | +110% |
| Total Sugars | 9.02 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 5.00 ug | 14.0 ug | -64% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 5.00 ug | 14.0 ug | -64% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 870 IU | 767 IU | +13% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 61.0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 1.50 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.003 g | 0.002 g | +50% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.070 g | 0.048 g | +46% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.024 g | 0.016 g | +50% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.001 g | 0.001 g | = |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.119 g | 0.081 g | +47% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.132 g | 0.090 g | +47% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.067 g | 0.046 g | +46% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.065 g | 0.044 g | +48% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — | |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — | |
| Apigenin | — | 0 mg | |
| Luteolin | — | 0 mg | |
| Kaempferol | 0.150 mg | 1.05 mg | -86% |
| Myricetin | — | 0 mg | |
| Quercetin | 0.130 mg | 4.74 mg | -97% |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
Cherries, sour, red, frozen, unsweetened (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) nutrition facts Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw nutrition facts Compare other foods →
Dig deeper — biggest differences
Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine +644% in Cherries, sour, red, frozen, unsweetened (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) Iron, Fe +165% in Cherries, sour, red, frozen, unsweetened (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) Protein +130% in Cherries, sour, red, frozen, unsweetened (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) Thiamin (Vitamin B1) +120% in Cherries, sour, red, frozen, unsweetened (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)
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