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Peruvian groundcherry vs. Gooseberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Peruvian groundcherry and Gooseberry

  • Peruvian groundcherry is higher in Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B1, yet Gooseberry is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Gooseberry covers your daily Vitamin C needs 19% more than Peruvian groundcherry.
  • Peruvian groundcherry contains 9 times more Vitamin B3 than Gooseberry. While Peruvian groundcherry contains 2.8mg of Vitamin B3, Gooseberry contains only 0.3mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Gooseberries, raw.

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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 Iron +222.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.1%
Contains more Calcium +177.8%
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 8% 12% 8% 12% 18% 1% 4% 24% 19% 4%
Contains more Iron +222.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.1%
Contains more Calcium +177.8%

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 A +148.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +151.8%
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 18% 8% 0% 93% 10% 7% 6% 18% 19% 5% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +148.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +151.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +115.9%
Contains more Fats +20.7%
Contains more Other +63.3%
Equal in Carbs - 10.18
Equal in Water - 87.87
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 g
10% 88%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 10.18 g
Water: 87.87 g
Other: 0.49 g
Contains more Protein +115.9%
Contains more Fats +20.7%
Contains more Other +63.3%
Equal in Carbs - 10.18
Equal in Water - 87.87

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 Gooseberry
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peruvian groundcherry Gooseberry Opinion
Net carbs 11.2g 5.88g Peruvian groundcherry
Protein 1.9g 0.88g Peruvian groundcherry
Fats 0.7g 0.58g Peruvian groundcherry
Carbs 11.2g 10.18g Peruvian groundcherry
Calories 53kcal 44kcal Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 4.3g Gooseberry
Calcium 9mg 25mg Gooseberry
Iron 1mg 0.31mg Peruvian groundcherry
Magnesium 10mg Gooseberry
Phosphorus 40mg 27mg Peruvian groundcherry
Potassium 198mg Gooseberry
Sodium 1mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 0.12mg Gooseberry
Copper 0.07mg Gooseberry
Manganese 0.144mg Gooseberry
Selenium 0.6µg Gooseberry
Vitamin A 720IU 290IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 15µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin E 0.37mg Gooseberry
Vitamin C 11mg 27.7mg Gooseberry
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.04mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.03mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 0.3mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.286mg Gooseberry
Vitamin B6 0.08mg Gooseberry
Folate 6µg Gooseberry
Saturated Fat 0.038g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.051g Gooseberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.317g Gooseberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Peruvian groundcherry Gooseberry
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
15%
Gooseberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
10%
Gooseberry

Comparison summary

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 - 0.038g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Gooseberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173030/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.