Beetroot vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are beetroot and Peruvian groundcherry different?
- Peruvian groundcherry is higher than beetroot in vitamin B3, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B1.
- Peruvian groundcherry covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 15% more than beetroot.
- Beetroot has a higher glycemic index (64) than Peruvian groundcherry (35).
Beets, raw and Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +77.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +25% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +124.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +254.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +738.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.61 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
9.56 g
Water:
87.58 g
Other:
1.08 g
Protein:
1.9 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
11.2 g
Water:
85.4 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +35% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +311.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.2% |
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Water
~85.4g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 109µg | 27% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.334mg | 2.8mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.329mg | 14% | |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 11% | |
| Potassium | 325mg | 10% | |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.11mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 11mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 36µg | 4% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 3% | |
| Protein | 1.61g | 1.9g | 1% |
| Choline | 6mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 43kcal | 53kcal | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 9.56g | 11.2g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 0.7g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.76g | 11.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.76g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 40mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.048mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.021mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
12%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beetroot 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.