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Figs vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Figs and Peruvian groundcherry?

  • The amount of Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, and Iron in Peruvian groundcherry is higher than in Figs.
  • Peruvian groundcherry's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 15% more.
  • Peruvian groundcherry contains 4 times less Calcium than Figs. Figs contain 35mg of Calcium, while Peruvian groundcherry contains 9mg.

We used Figs, raw 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 +288.9%
Contains more Iron +170.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +185.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 14% 13% 6% 21% 1% 5% 24% 17% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +288.9%
Contains more Iron +170.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +185.7%

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.
Figs
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin A +407%
Contains more Vitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +600%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 3% 0% 7% 15% 12% 8% 18% 27% 5% 0% 12%
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 +25%
Contains more Vitamin A +407%
Contains more Vitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +71.3%
Contains more Protein +153.3%
Contains more Fats +133.3%
Contains more Other +21.2%
Equal in Water - 85.4
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 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 Carbs +71.3%
Contains more Protein +153.3%
Contains more Fats +133.3%
Contains more Other +21.2%
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.
Figs Peruvian groundcherry
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Peruvian groundcherry Opinion
Net carbs 16.28g 11.2g Figs
Protein 0.75g 1.9g Peruvian groundcherry
Fats 0.3g 0.7g Peruvian groundcherry
Carbs 19.18g 11.2g Figs
Calories 74kcal 53kcal Figs
Sugar 16.26g Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 2.9g Figs
Calcium 35mg 9mg Figs
Iron 0.37mg 1mg Peruvian groundcherry
Magnesium 17mg Figs
Phosphorus 14mg 40mg Peruvian groundcherry
Potassium 232mg Figs
Sodium 1mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 0.15mg Figs
Copper 0.07mg Figs
Manganese 0.128mg Figs
Selenium 0.2µg Figs
Vitamin A 142IU 720IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 36µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin E 0.11mg Figs
Vitamin C 2mg 11mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.11mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.04mg Figs
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 2.8mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.3mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.113mg Figs
Folate 6µg Figs
Vitamin K 4.7µg Figs
Tryptophan 0.006mg Figs
Threonine 0.024mg Figs
Isoleucine 0.023mg Figs
Leucine 0.033mg Figs
Lysine 0.03mg Figs
Methionine 0.006mg Figs
Phenylalanine 0.018mg Figs
Valine 0.028mg Figs
Histidine 0.011mg Figs
Saturated Fat 0.06g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.066g Figs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g Figs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Figs 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
9%
Figs
14%
Peruvian groundcherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
6%
Peruvian groundcherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Figs
Figs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.