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Quince vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Quince and Peruvian groundcherry

  • Peruvian groundcherry is richer than Quince in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Peruvian groundcherry is 16% higher.

Food types used in this article are Quinces, 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.
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 27% 6% 8% 18% 1% 2% 44% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.3%

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.
Quince
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Contains more Vitamin C +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1300%
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% 50% 5% 7% 4% 5% 10% 3% 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 44% 0% 0% 37% 28% 10% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +36.6%
Contains more Protein +375%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Other +100%
Equal in Water - 85.4
15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 g
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Carbs +36.6%
Contains more Protein +375%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Other +100%
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.
Quince Peruvian groundcherry
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quince Peruvian groundcherry Opinion
Net carbs 13.4g 11.2g Quince
Protein 0.4g 1.9g Peruvian groundcherry
Fats 0.1g 0.7g Peruvian groundcherry
Carbs 15.3g 11.2g Quince
Calories 57kcal 53kcal Quince
Fiber 1.9g Quince
Calcium 11mg 9mg Quince
Iron 0.7mg 1mg Peruvian groundcherry
Magnesium 8mg Quince
Phosphorus 17mg 40mg Peruvian groundcherry
Potassium 197mg Quince
Sodium 4mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 0.04mg Quince
Copper 0.13mg Quince
Selenium 0.6µg Quince
Vitamin A 40IU 720IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 36µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin C 15mg 11mg Quince
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.11mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.04mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 2.8mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.081mg Quince
Vitamin B6 0.04mg Quince
Folate 3µg Quince
Saturated Fat 0.01g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g Quince
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g Quince

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Quince Peruvian groundcherry
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
7%
Quince
14%
Peruvian groundcherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Quince
6%
Peruvian groundcherry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Quince
Quince is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (35)
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. Quince - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/nutrients
  2. Peruvian groundcherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173043/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.