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Chocolate ice cream vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chocolate ice cream and Peruvian groundcherry different?

  • Chocolate ice cream is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, and phosphorus, while Peruvian groundcherry is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin C, vitamin A, and vitamin B1.
  • Peruvian groundcherry covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 16% more than chocolate ice cream.
  • Peruvian groundcherry is lower in cholesterol.
  • Chocolate ice cream has a higher glycemic index (62) than Peruvian groundcherry (35).

Ice creams, chocolate 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 2.7% 0% 38% 0% 0% 17% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1111.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +167.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Iron ~1mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 39% 6% 3% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 37% 12% 0% 0% 28% 9.2% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +227.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +385%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +161.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1138.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 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 ProteinProtein +100%
Contains more FatsFats +1471.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +151.8%
Contains more OtherOther +62.5%
Contains more WaterWater +53.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate ice cream Peruvian groundcherry DV% diff.
Saturated fat 6.8g 31%
Fats 11g 0.7g 16%
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 2.8mg 16%
Copper 0.135mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.04mg 12%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 11mg 11%
Cholesterol 34mg 0mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 11%
Calcium 109mg 9mg 10%
Phosphorus 107mg 40mg 10%
Vitamin A 118µg 36µg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.21g 8%
Calories 216kcal 53kcal 8%
Potassium 249mg 7%
Magnesium 29mg 7%
Manganese 0.14mg 6%
Carbs 28.2g 11.2g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.11mg 6%
Zinc 0.58mg 5%
Selenium 2.5µg 5%
Fiber 1.2g 5%
Protein 3.8g 1.9g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 4%
Folate 16µg 4%
Choline 22.5mg 4%
Sodium 76mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 3%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Iron 0.93mg 1mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Caffeine 3mg 1%
Net carbs 27g 11.2g N/A
Sugar 25.36g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate ice cream Peruvian groundcherry
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
17%
Chocolate ice cream
11%
Peruvian groundcherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
6%
Peruvian groundcherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.