Carissa (natal-plum) vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are carissa (natal-plum) and Peruvian groundcherry different?
- Carissa (natal-plum) is higher in vitamin C; however, Peruvian groundcherry is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin A, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for carissa (natal-plum) is 30% higher.
Carissa, (natal-plum), raw and Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw are the varieties 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 | +22.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +31% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +471.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +245.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1300% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin C | 38mg | 11mg | 30% |
| Copper | 0.21mg | 23% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 2.8mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 260mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.11mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 7mg | 40mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.31mg | 1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 36µg | 4% |
| Protein | 0.5g | 1.9g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 13.63g | 11.2g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.3g | 0.7g | 1% |
| Calories | 62kcal | 53kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.63g | 11.2g | N/A |
| Calcium | 11mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.5 g
Fats:
1.3 g
Carbs:
13.63 g
Water:
84.17 g
Other:
0.4 g
Protein:
1.9 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
11.2 g
Water:
85.4 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +85.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +280% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
~equal in
Water
~85.4g
