Plantain raw vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between plantain raw and Peruvian groundcherry
- Plantain raw is higher in vitamin C and vitamin A, yet Peruvian groundcherry is higher in vitamin B3.
- Peruvian groundcherry covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 13% more than plantain raw.
- Plantain raw contains 2 times more vitamin C than Peruvian groundcherry. While plantain raw contains 18.4mg of vitamin C, Peruvian groundcherry contains only 11mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Plantains, 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 PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more IronIron | +66.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.6% |
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 | +67.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +55.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +35% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +111.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +308.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.3 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
31.89 g
Water:
65.28 g
Other:
1.16 g
Protein:
1.9 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
11.2 g
Water:
85.4 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +184.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +89.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.299mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 499mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.686mg | 2.8mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 9% | |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 9% | |
| Copper | 0.081mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin C | 18.4mg | 11mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 31.89g | 11.2g | 7% |
| Folate | 22µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.052mg | 0.11mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.26mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 1mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 1.5µg | 3% | |
| Calories | 122kcal | 53kcal | 3% |
| Choline | 13.5mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 56µg | 36µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.143g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.37g | 0.7g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 40mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.054mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.3g | 1.9g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.14mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 29.59g | 11.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 15g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.069g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.034mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.064mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your 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
18%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Plantain raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.143g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)