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Peruvian groundcherry vs. Mulberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Peruvian groundcherry and Mulberry different?

  • Peruvian groundcherry is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, while Mulberry is higher in Vitamin C, and Iron.
  • Mulberry covers your daily need of Vitamin C 28% more than Peruvian groundcherry.
  • Peruvian groundcherry contains 5 times more Vitamin B3 than Mulberry. Peruvian groundcherry contains 2.8mg of Vitamin B3, while Mulberry contains 0.62mg.

Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Mulberries, raw types were 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.
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +85%
Equal in Phosphorus - 38
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 12% 70% 13% 17% 18% 2% 4% 20% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +85%
Equal in Phosphorus - 38

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 +2780%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +279.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +351.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +230.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +152.5%
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 2% 18% 0% 122% 8% 24% 12% 0% 12% 5% 0% 20%
Contains more Vitamin A +2780%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +279.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +351.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +230.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +152.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +31.9%
Contains more Fats +79.5%
Contains more Carbs +14.3%
Contains more Other +15.9%
Equal in Water - 87.68
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: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 9.8 g
Water: 87.68 g
Other: 0.69 g
Contains more Protein +31.9%
Contains more Fats +79.5%
Contains more Carbs +14.3%
Contains more Other +15.9%
Equal in Water - 87.68

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peruvian groundcherry Mulberry Opinion
Net carbs 11.2g 8.1g Peruvian groundcherry
Protein 1.9g 1.44g Peruvian groundcherry
Fats 0.7g 0.39g Peruvian groundcherry
Carbs 11.2g 9.8g Peruvian groundcherry
Calories 53kcal 43kcal Peruvian groundcherry
Sugar 8.1g Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 1.7g Mulberry
Calcium 9mg 39mg Mulberry
Iron 1mg 1.85mg Mulberry
Magnesium 18mg Mulberry
Phosphorus 40mg 38mg Peruvian groundcherry
Potassium 194mg Mulberry
Sodium 10mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 0.12mg Mulberry
Copper 0.06mg Mulberry
Selenium 0.6µg Mulberry
Vitamin A 720IU 25IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 1µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin E 0.87mg Mulberry
Vitamin C 11mg 36.4mg Mulberry
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.029mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.101mg Mulberry
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 0.62mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B6 0.05mg Mulberry
Folate 6µg Mulberry
Vitamin K 7.8µg Mulberry
Saturated Fat 0.027g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.041g Mulberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.207g Mulberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peruvian groundcherry Mulberry
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
18%
Mulberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
16%
Mulberry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mulberry
Mulberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mulberry
Mulberry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mulberry
Mulberry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Mulberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169913/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.