Prickly pear vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Prickly pear and Peruvian groundcherry
- Peruvian groundcherry is higher than Prickly pear in Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
- Peruvian groundcherry covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 15% more than Prickly pear.
- Prickly pear contains 6 times more Calcium than Peruvian groundcherry. While Prickly pear contains 56mg of Calcium, Peruvian groundcherry contains only 9mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Prickly pears, raw and Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), 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.
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Calcium
+522.2%
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Iron
+233.3%
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Phosphorus
+66.7%
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Calcium
+522.2%
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Iron
+233.3%
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Phosphorus
+66.7%
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 C
+27.3%
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Vitamin B2
+50%
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Vitamin A
+1574.4%
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Vitamin B1
+685.7%
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Vitamin B3
+508.7%
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Vitamin C
+27.3%
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Vitamin B2
+50%
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Vitamin A
+1574.4%
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Vitamin B1
+685.7%
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Vitamin B3
+508.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Other
+105%
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Protein
+160.3%
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Fats
+37.3%
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Carbs
+17%
Equal in Water - 85.4
Protein:
0.73 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
9.57 g
Water:
87.55 g
Other:
1.64 g
Protein:
1.9 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
11.2 g
Water:
85.4 g
Other:
0.8 g
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+105%
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Protein
+160.3%
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Fats
+37.3%
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Carbs
+17%
Equal in Water - 85.4
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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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 5.97g | 11.2g |
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| Protein | 0.73g | 1.9g |
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| Fats | 0.51g | 0.7g |
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| Carbs | 9.57g | 11.2g |
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| Calories | 41kcal | 53kcal |
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| Fiber | 3.6g |
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| Calcium | 56mg | 9mg |
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| Iron | 0.3mg | 1mg |
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| Magnesium | 85mg |
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| Phosphorus | 24mg | 40mg |
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| Potassium | 220mg |
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| Sodium | 5mg |
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| Zinc | 0.12mg |
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| Copper | 0.08mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 43IU | 720IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 2µg | 36µg |
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| Vitamin C | 14mg | 11mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.46mg | 2.8mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg |
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| Folate | 6µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.067g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.075g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.213g |
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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
8%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Prickly pear is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prickly pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.067g)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.