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Peruvian groundcherry vs. Plum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Peruvian groundcherry and Plum?

  • The amount of Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B1 in Peruvian groundcherry is higher than in Plum.
  • Peruvian groundcherry's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 15% more.
  • Plum contains 6 times less Iron than Peruvian groundcherry. Peruvian groundcherry contains 1mg of Iron, while Plum contains 0.17mg.

We used Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Plums, 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 +50%
Contains more Iron +488.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 7% 5% 7% 14% 0% 3% 19% 7% 0%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +488.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +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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Plum
Contains more Vitamin A +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +292.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +571.5%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 6% 0% 32% 7% 6% 8% 9% 7% 4% 0% 16%
Contains more Vitamin A +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +292.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +571.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +171.4%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Other +116.2%
Equal in Carbs - 11.42
Equal in Water - 87.23
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 g
11% 87%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 11.42 g
Water: 87.23 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more Protein +171.4%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Other +116.2%
Equal in Carbs - 11.42
Equal in Water - 87.23

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peruvian groundcherry Plum Opinion
Net carbs 11.2g 10.02g Peruvian groundcherry
Protein 1.9g 0.7g Peruvian groundcherry
Fats 0.7g 0.28g Peruvian groundcherry
Carbs 11.2g 11.42g Plum
Calories 53kcal 46kcal Peruvian groundcherry
Fructose 3.07g Plum
Sugar 9.92g Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 1.4g Plum
Calcium 9mg 6mg Peruvian groundcherry
Iron 1mg 0.17mg Peruvian groundcherry
Magnesium 7mg Plum
Phosphorus 40mg 16mg Peruvian groundcherry
Potassium 157mg Plum
Zinc 0.1mg Plum
Copper 0.057mg Plum
Manganese 0.052mg Plum
Vitamin A 720IU 345IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 17µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin E 0.26mg Plum
Vitamin C 11mg 9.5mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.028mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.026mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 0.417mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.135mg Plum
Vitamin B6 0.029mg Plum
Folate 5µg Plum
Vitamin K 6.4µg Plum
Tryptophan 0.009mg Plum
Threonine 0.01mg Plum
Isoleucine 0.014mg Plum
Leucine 0.015mg Plum
Lysine 0.016mg Plum
Methionine 0.008mg Plum
Phenylalanine 0.014mg Plum
Valine 0.016mg Plum
Histidine 0.009mg Plum
Saturated Fat 0.017g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g Plum
Polyunsaturated fat 0.044g Plum

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Peruvian groundcherry Plum
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
14%
Peruvian groundcherry
9%
Plum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
6%
Plum

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Plum
Plum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Peruvian groundcherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173043/nutrients
  2. Plum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169949/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.