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Romano cheese vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Romano cheese and Peruvian groundcherry?

  • Romano cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE, while Peruvian groundcherry is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B1.
  • Romano cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 106% higher.
  • Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Cheese, romano and Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw types in this comparison.

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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 +11722.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +1800%
Contains more Iron +29.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 320% 29% 30% 326% 8% 187% 71% 10% 3% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +11722.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +1800%
Contains more Iron +29.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +825%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +197.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3536.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 5% 15% 0% 10% 86% 2% 26% 20% 6% 140% 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 B2 +825%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +197.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3536.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1573.7%
Contains more Fats +3748.6%
Contains more Other +740%
Contains more Carbs +208.5%
Contains more Water +176.3%
32% 27% 4% 31% 7%
Protein: 31.8 g
Fats: 26.94 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 30.91 g
Other: 6.72 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 Protein +1573.7%
Contains more Fats +3748.6%
Contains more Other +740%
Contains more Carbs +208.5%
Contains more Water +176.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Romano cheese Peruvian groundcherry
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Peruvian groundcherry Opinion
Net carbs 3.63g 11.2g Peruvian groundcherry
Protein 31.8g 1.9g Romano cheese
Fats 26.94g 0.7g Romano cheese
Carbs 3.63g 11.2g Peruvian groundcherry
Calories 387kcal 53kcal Romano cheese
Sugar 0.73g Peruvian groundcherry
Calcium 1064mg 9mg Romano cheese
Iron 0.77mg 1mg Peruvian groundcherry
Magnesium 41mg Romano cheese
Phosphorus 760mg 40mg Romano cheese
Potassium 86mg Romano cheese
Sodium 1433mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 2.58mg Romano cheese
Copper 0.03mg Romano cheese
Manganese 0.02mg Romano cheese
Selenium 14.5µg Romano cheese
Vitamin A 415IU 720IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A RAE 96µg 36µg Romano cheese
Vitamin E 0.23mg Romano cheese
Vitamin D 20IU Romano cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg Romano cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 11mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.11mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.04mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 2.8mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.424mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B6 0.085mg Romano cheese
Folate 7µg Romano cheese
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0µg Romano cheese
Vitamin K 2.2µg Romano cheese
Tryptophan 0.429mg Romano cheese
Threonine 1.171mg Romano cheese
Isoleucine 1.685mg Romano cheese
Leucine 3.071mg Romano cheese
Lysine 2.941mg Romano cheese
Methionine 0.852mg Romano cheese
Phenylalanine 1.71mg Romano cheese
Valine 2.183mg Romano cheese
Histidine 1.231mg Romano cheese
Cholesterol 104mg 0mg Peruvian groundcherry
Saturated Fat 17.115g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 7.838g Romano cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g Romano cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese 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
28%
Romano cheese
14%
Peruvian groundcherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
6%
Peruvian groundcherry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 1433mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.115g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $4.6)

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. Romano cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171249/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.