Peruvian groundcherry vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Peruvian groundcherry and Horned melon different?
- Peruvian groundcherry has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin C than Horned melon.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Peruvian groundcherry is 14% higher.
- Peruvian groundcherry contains 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Horned melon. While Peruvian groundcherry contains 0.11mg of Vitamin B1, Horned melon contains only 0.025mg.
Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Horned melon (Kiwano) are the varieties used 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.
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Calcium
+44.4%
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Iron
+13%
Equal in Phosphorus - 37
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Calcium
+44.4%
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Iron
+13%
Equal in Phosphorus - 37
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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Vitamin A
+389.8%
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Vitamin C
+107.5%
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Vitamin B1
+340%
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Vitamin B2
+166.7%
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Vitamin B3
+395.6%
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Vitamin A
+389.8%
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Vitamin C
+107.5%
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Vitamin B1
+340%
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Vitamin B2
+166.7%
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Vitamin B3
+395.6%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+48.1%
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Other
+86%
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Fats
+80%
Equal in Protein - 1.78
Equal in Water - 88.97
Protein:
1.9 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
11.2 g
Water:
85.4 g
Other:
0.8 g
Protein:
1.78 g
Fats:
1.26 g
Carbs:
7.56 g
Water:
88.97 g
Other:
0.43 g
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Carbs
+48.1%
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+86%
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Fats
+80%
Equal in Protein - 1.78
Equal in Water - 88.97
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 11.2g | 7.56g |
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| Protein | 1.9g | 1.78g |
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| Fats | 0.7g | 1.26g |
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| Carbs | 11.2g | 7.56g |
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| Calories | 53kcal | 44kcal |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 13mg |
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| Iron | 1mg | 1.13mg |
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| Magnesium | 40mg |
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| Phosphorus | 40mg | 37mg |
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| Potassium | 123mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg |
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| Zinc | 0.48mg |
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| Copper | 0.02mg |
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| Manganese | 0.039mg |
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| Vitamin A | 720IU | 147IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 36µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin C | 11mg | 5.3mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 0.565mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg |
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| Folate | 3µg |
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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%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horned melon 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 Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
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.