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Chokecherries vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chokecherries and Peruvian groundcherry?

  • The amount of Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, Iron, and Vitamin B1 in Peruvian groundcherry is higher than in Chokecherries.
  • Peruvian groundcherry's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 13% more.
  • Peruvian groundcherry contains 4 times less Calcium than Chokecherries. Chokecherries contain 40mg of Calcium, while Peruvian groundcherry contains 9mg.

We used Chokecherries, raw, pitted (Shoshone Bannock) and Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw types 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 +344.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.5%
Contains more Iron +150%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 15% 15% 20% 28% 1% 6% 23% 26% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +344.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.5%
Contains more Iron +150%

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 B2 +45%
Contains more Vitamin A +1574.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +279.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +316.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 15% 0% 3% 8% 14% 13% 20% 45% 8% 0% 74%
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 B2 +45%
Contains more Vitamin A +1574.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +279.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +316.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +52.1%
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Carbs +202.5%
Contains more Water +38.9%
Equal in Other - 0.8
3% 34% 62%
Protein: 2.89 g
Fats: 0.98 g
Carbs: 33.88 g
Water: 61.5 g
Other: 0.75 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 +52.1%
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Carbs +202.5%
Contains more Water +38.9%
Equal in Other - 0.8

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chokecherries Peruvian groundcherry Opinion
Net carbs 16.88g 11.2g Chokecherries
Protein 2.89g 1.9g Chokecherries
Fats 0.98g 0.7g Chokecherries
Carbs 33.88g 11.2g Chokecherries
Calories 156kcal 53kcal Chokecherries
Starch 0.87g Chokecherries
Fructose 5.38g Chokecherries
Sugar 14.22g Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 17g Chokecherries
Calcium 40mg 9mg Chokecherries
Iron 0.4mg 1mg Peruvian groundcherry
Magnesium 21mg Chokecherries
Phosphorus 45mg 40mg Chokecherries
Potassium 309mg Chokecherries
Sodium 2mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 0.19mg Chokecherries
Copper 0.068mg Chokecherries
Manganese 0.192mg Chokecherries
Selenium 1.7µg Chokecherries
Vitamin A 43IU 720IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 36µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin E 0.75mg Chokecherries
Vitamin C 0.7mg 11mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.11mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.04mg Chokecherries
Vitamin B3 0.672mg 2.8mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.33mg Chokecherries
Vitamin B6 0.193mg Chokecherries
Folate 10µg Chokecherries
Vitamin K 29.3µg Chokecherries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chokecherries 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
17%
Chokecherries
14%
Peruvian groundcherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Chokecherries
6%
Peruvian groundcherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
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. Chokecherries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168058/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.