Cashew vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cashew and Peruvian groundcherry
- Cashew is higher in phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B1, yet Peruvian groundcherry is higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B3.
- Cashew covers your daily phosphorus needs 79% more than Peruvian groundcherry.
- Cashew contains 7 times more iron than Peruvian groundcherry. While cashew contains 6.68mg of iron, Peruvian groundcherry contains only 1mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, cashew nuts, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +311.1% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
Contains more IronIron | +568% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1382.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +284.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +45% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2100% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +163.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.22 g
Fats:
43.85 g
Carbs:
30.19 g
Water:
5.2 g
Other:
2.54 g
Protein:
1.9 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
11.2 g
Water:
85.4 g
Other:
0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +858.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +6164.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +169.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +217.5% |
Contains more WaterWater | +1542.3% |
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 Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Copper | 2.195mg | 244% | |
Phosphorus | 593mg | 40mg | 79% |
Manganese | 1.655mg | 72% | |
Iron | 6.68mg | 1mg | 71% |
Magnesium | 292mg | 70% | |
Fats | 43.85g | 0.7g | 66% |
Monounsaturated fat | 23.797g | 59% | |
Zinc | 5.78mg | 53% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 7.845g | 52% | |
Selenium | 19.9µg | 36% | |
Saturated fat | 7.783g | 35% | |
Protein | 18.22g | 1.9g | 33% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.417mg | 32% | |
Vitamin K | 34.1µg | 28% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.423mg | 0.11mg | 26% |
Calories | 553kcal | 53kcal | 25% |
Potassium | 660mg | 19% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.864mg | 17% | |
Fiber | 3.3g | 13% | |
Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 11mg | 12% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.062mg | 2.8mg | 11% |
Starch | 23.49g | 10% | |
Carbs | 30.19g | 11.2g | 6% |
Folate | 25µg | 6% | |
Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 6% | |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 36µg | 4% |
Calcium | 37mg | 9mg | 3% |
Sodium | 12mg | 1% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 26.89g | 11.2g | N/A |
Sugar | 5.91g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.688mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.789mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.472mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.928mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.362mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.094mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.456mg | 0% | |
Fructose | 0.05g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low Fats diet |
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Low Carbs diet |
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Low Glycemic Index 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
32%

11%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%

6%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.783g)
Which food is cheaper?

Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Cashew is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)