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Chocolate vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chocolate and Peruvian groundcherry

  • Chocolate has more Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, however, Peruvian groundcherry is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Chocolate covers your daily Iron needs 88% more than Peruvian groundcherry.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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 Calcium +522.2%
Contains more Iron +702%
Contains more Phosphorus +415%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +522.2%
Contains more Iron +702%
Contains more Phosphorus +415%

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 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1340%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +286.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
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 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1340%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +286.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +156.8%
Contains more Fats +4368.6%
Contains more Carbs +446.2%
Contains more Other +112.5%
Contains more Water +8704.1%
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 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 +156.8%
Contains more Fats +4368.6%
Contains more Carbs +446.2%
Contains more Other +112.5%
Contains more Water +8704.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Peruvian groundcherry Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 11.2g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 1.9g Chocolate
Fats 31.28g 0.7g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 11.2g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 53kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 7g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 9mg Chocolate
Iron 8.02mg 1mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 40mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 2.01mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 50IU 720IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 36µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin E 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin C 11mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.11mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.04mg Chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 2.8mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.297mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.042mg Chocolate
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg Chocolate
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Peruvian groundcherry
Trans Fat 0.112g 0g Peruvian groundcherry
Saturated Fat 18.519g Peruvian groundcherry
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate 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
10%
Chocolate
14%
Peruvian groundcherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
6%
Peruvian groundcherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.519g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.