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Apple vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Apple and Peruvian groundcherry

  • Apple contains less Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin C than Peruvian groundcherry.
  • Peruvian groundcherry's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 17% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Apples, raw, with skin 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 +50%
Contains more Iron +733.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +263.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 4% 5% 10% 1% 2% 9% 5% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +733.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +263.6%

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.
Apple
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Contains more Vitamin A +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +139.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +547.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2976.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 4% 0% 16% 5% 6% 2% 4% 10% 3% 0% 6%
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 A +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +139.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +547.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2976.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +23.3%
Contains more Protein +630.8%
Contains more Fats +311.8%
Contains more Other +300%
Equal in Water - 85.4
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 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 +23.3%
Contains more Protein +630.8%
Contains more Fats +311.8%
Contains more Other +300%
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.
Apple Peruvian groundcherry
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple Peruvian groundcherry Opinion
Net carbs 11.41g 11.2g Apple
Protein 0.26g 1.9g Peruvian groundcherry
Fats 0.17g 0.7g Peruvian groundcherry
Carbs 13.81g 11.2g Apple
Calories 52kcal 53kcal Peruvian groundcherry
Starch 0.05g Apple
Fructose 5.9g Apple
Sugar 10.39g Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 2.4g Apple
Calcium 6mg 9mg Peruvian groundcherry
Iron 0.12mg 1mg Peruvian groundcherry
Magnesium 5mg Apple
Phosphorus 11mg 40mg Peruvian groundcherry
Potassium 107mg Apple
Sodium 1mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 0.04mg Apple
Copper 0.027mg Apple
Manganese 0.035mg Apple
Vitamin A 54IU 720IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 36µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin E 0.18mg Apple
Vitamin C 4.6mg 11mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.11mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.04mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 2.8mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.061mg Apple
Vitamin B6 0.041mg Apple
Folate 3µg Apple
Vitamin K 2.2µg Apple
Tryptophan 0.001mg Apple
Threonine 0.006mg Apple
Isoleucine 0.006mg Apple
Leucine 0.013mg Apple
Lysine 0.012mg Apple
Methionine 0.001mg Apple
Phenylalanine 0.006mg Apple
Valine 0.012mg Apple
Histidine 0.005mg Apple
Saturated Fat 0.028g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g Apple
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g Apple

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Apple Peruvian groundcherry
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
5%
Apple
14%
Peruvian groundcherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Apple
6%
Peruvian groundcherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Apple
Apple is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.