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Peruvian groundcherry vs. Naranjilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Peruvian groundcherry and Naranjilla different?

  • Peruvian groundcherry is higher than Naranjilla in Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Peruvian groundcherry contains 3 times more Phosphorus than Naranjilla. Peruvian groundcherry contains 40mg of Phosphorus, while Naranjilla contains 12mg.

Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Naranjilla (lulo) pulp, frozen, unsweetened 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 +12.5%
Contains more Iron +185.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +233.3%
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 3% 14% 8% 6% 18% 1% 3% 10% 9% 3%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +185.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +233.3%

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 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.1%
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 35% 15% 0% 11% 12% 0% 28% 14% 25% 3% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin A +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +331.8%
Contains more Fats +218.2%
Contains more Carbs +89.8%
Contains more Other +105.1%
Equal in Water - 93.05
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 g
6% 93%
Protein: 0.44 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 5.9 g
Water: 93.05 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more Protein +331.8%
Contains more Fats +218.2%
Contains more Carbs +89.8%
Contains more Other +105.1%
Equal in Water - 93.05

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peruvian groundcherry Naranjilla Opinion
Net carbs 11.2g 4.8g Peruvian groundcherry
Protein 1.9g 0.44g Peruvian groundcherry
Fats 0.7g 0.22g Peruvian groundcherry
Carbs 11.2g 5.9g Peruvian groundcherry
Calories 53kcal 25kcal Peruvian groundcherry
Fructose 1.04g Naranjilla
Sugar 3.74g Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 1.1g Naranjilla
Calcium 9mg 8mg Peruvian groundcherry
Iron 1mg 0.35mg Peruvian groundcherry
Magnesium 11mg Naranjilla
Phosphorus 40mg 12mg Peruvian groundcherry
Potassium 200mg Naranjilla
Sodium 4mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 0.1mg Naranjilla
Copper 0.028mg Naranjilla
Manganese 0.067mg Naranjilla
Selenium 0.4µg Naranjilla
Vitamin A 720IU 568IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 28µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin E 0.75mg Naranjilla
Vitamin C 11mg 3.2mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.045mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 1.45mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.22mg Naranjilla
Vitamin B6 0.107mg Naranjilla
Folate 3µg Naranjilla
Vitamin K 14.6µg Naranjilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Peruvian groundcherry Naranjilla
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%
Naranjilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
7%
Naranjilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Naranjilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167790/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.