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Peruvian groundcherry vs. Purple mangosteen — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Peruvian groundcherry and Purple mangosteen

  • Peruvian groundcherry is higher than Purple mangosteen in Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, and Iron.
  • Peruvian groundcherry covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 16% more than Purple mangosteen.
  • Peruvian groundcherry contains 5 times more Phosphorus than Purple mangosteen. While Peruvian groundcherry contains 40mg of Phosphorus, Purple mangosteen contains only 8mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Mangosteen, canned, syrup pack.

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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 +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
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 4% 12% 10% 4% 5% 1% 6% 24% 14% 0%
Contains more Iron +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%

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 +1957.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +279.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +879%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35%
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 3% 0% 0% 10% 14% 13% 6% 2% 5% 24% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1957.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +279.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +879%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +363.4%
Contains more Fats +20.7%
Contains more Other +400%
Contains more Carbs +59.9%
Equal in Water - 80.94
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 g
18% 81%
Protein: 0.41 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 17.91 g
Water: 80.94 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more Protein +363.4%
Contains more Fats +20.7%
Contains more Other +400%
Contains more Carbs +59.9%
Equal in Water - 80.94

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peruvian groundcherry Purple mangosteen Opinion
Net carbs 11.2g 16.11g Purple mangosteen
Protein 1.9g 0.41g Peruvian groundcherry
Fats 0.7g 0.58g Peruvian groundcherry
Carbs 11.2g 17.91g Purple mangosteen
Calories 53kcal 73kcal Purple mangosteen
Fiber 1.8g Purple mangosteen
Calcium 9mg 12mg Purple mangosteen
Iron 1mg 0.3mg Peruvian groundcherry
Magnesium 13mg Purple mangosteen
Phosphorus 40mg 8mg Peruvian groundcherry
Potassium 48mg Purple mangosteen
Sodium 7mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 0.21mg Purple mangosteen
Copper 0.069mg Purple mangosteen
Manganese 0.102mg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin A 720IU 35IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 2µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin C 11mg 2.9mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.054mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.054mg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 0.286mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.032mg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin B6 0.018mg Purple mangosteen
Folate 31µg Purple mangosteen

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peruvian groundcherry Purple mangosteen
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
6%
Purple mangosteen
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
7%
Purple mangosteen

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $5)
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 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. Purple mangosteen - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169090/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.