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Cranberry vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cranberry and Peruvian groundcherry?

  • Peruvian groundcherry has more Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B1 than Cranberry.
  • Peruvian groundcherry's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 17% higher.

We used Cranberries, raw and Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw types in this comparison.

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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 +12.5%
Contains more Iron +334.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +263.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 5% 5% 8% 1% 3% 19% 35% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +334.8%
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 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +816.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2672.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 27% 0% 47% 3% 5% 2% 18% 14% 1% 0% 13%
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 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +816.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2672.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +313%
Contains more Fats +438.5%
Contains more Other +566.7%
Equal in Carbs - 11.2
Equal in Water - 85.4
12% 87%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 11.97 g
Water: 87.32 g
Other: 0.12 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 +313%
Contains more Fats +438.5%
Contains more Other +566.7%
Equal in Carbs - 11.2
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.
Cranberry Peruvian groundcherry
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cranberry Peruvian groundcherry Opinion
Net carbs 8.37g 11.2g Peruvian groundcherry
Protein 0.46g 1.9g Peruvian groundcherry
Fats 0.13g 0.7g Peruvian groundcherry
Carbs 11.97g 11.2g Cranberry
Calories 46kcal 53kcal Peruvian groundcherry
Fructose 0.67g Cranberry
Sugar 4.27g Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 3.6g Cranberry
Calcium 8mg 9mg Peruvian groundcherry
Iron 0.23mg 1mg Peruvian groundcherry
Magnesium 6mg Cranberry
Phosphorus 11mg 40mg Peruvian groundcherry
Potassium 80mg Cranberry
Sodium 2mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 0.09mg Cranberry
Copper 0.056mg Cranberry
Manganese 0.267mg Cranberry
Selenium 0.1µg Cranberry
Vitamin A 63IU 720IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 36µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin E 1.32mg Cranberry
Vitamin C 14mg 11mg Cranberry
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.11mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.04mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B3 0.101mg 2.8mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.295mg Cranberry
Vitamin B6 0.057mg Cranberry
Folate 1µg Cranberry
Vitamin K 5µg Cranberry
Tryptophan 0.003mg Cranberry
Threonine 0.028mg Cranberry
Isoleucine 0.033mg Cranberry
Leucine 0.053mg Cranberry
Lysine 0.039mg Cranberry
Methionine 0.003mg Cranberry
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Cranberry
Valine 0.045mg Cranberry
Histidine 0.018mg Cranberry
Saturated Fat 0.008g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g Cranberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g Cranberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cranberry 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
11%
Cranberry
14%
Peruvian groundcherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cranberry
6%
Peruvian groundcherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cranberry
Cranberry 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 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. Cranberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171722/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.