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Acerola vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Acerola and Peruvian groundcherry different?

  • Acerola is higher in Vitamin C, however, Peruvian groundcherry is richer in Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Acerola is 1852% higher.

Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw and Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw are the varieties used 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 Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +263.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 8% 13% 5% 13% 1% 3% 29% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +263.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +15150.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +600%
Equal in Vitamin A - 720
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 0% 0% 5592% 5% 14% 8% 19% 3% 11% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 0% 0% 37% 28% 10% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +15150.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +600%
Equal in Vitamin A - 720

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +375%
Contains more Fats +133.3%
Contains more Carbs +45.6%
Contains more Other +300%
Equal in Water - 85.4
8% 91%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 7.69 g
Water: 91.41 g
Other: 0.2 g
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +375%
Contains more Fats +133.3%
Contains more Carbs +45.6%
Contains more Other +300%
Equal in Water - 85.4

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Acerola Peruvian groundcherry Opinion
Net carbs 6.59g 11.2g Peruvian groundcherry
Protein 0.4g 1.9g Peruvian groundcherry
Fats 0.3g 0.7g Peruvian groundcherry
Carbs 7.69g 11.2g Peruvian groundcherry
Calories 32kcal 53kcal Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 1.1g Acerola
Calcium 12mg 9mg Acerola
Iron 0.2mg 1mg Peruvian groundcherry
Magnesium 18mg Acerola
Phosphorus 11mg 40mg Peruvian groundcherry
Potassium 146mg Acerola
Sodium 7mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 0.1mg Acerola
Copper 0.086mg Acerola
Selenium 0.6µg Acerola
Vitamin A 767IU 720IU Acerola
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 36µg Acerola
Vitamin C 1677.6mg 11mg Acerola
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.11mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.04mg Acerola
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 2.8mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.309mg Acerola
Vitamin B6 0.009mg Acerola
Folate 14µg Acerola
Saturated Fat 0.068g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g Acerola
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g Acerola

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Acerola Peruvian groundcherry
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
475%
Acerola
14%
Peruvian groundcherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Acerola
6%
Peruvian groundcherry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.068g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Acerola
Acerola is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Acerola
Acerola is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)

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. Acerola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171686/nutrients
  2. Peruvian groundcherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173043/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.