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Cranberry vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cranberry and Peruvian groundcherry different?

  • Cranberry is richer in Vitamin C, while Peruvian groundcherry is higher in Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Peruvian groundcherry covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 15% more than Cranberry.
  • Cranberry contains 2 times more Vitamin C than Peruvian groundcherry. Cranberry contains 21mg of Vitamin C, while Peruvian groundcherry contains 11mg.

Cranberry, low bush or lingenberry, raw (Alaska Native) 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.
Contains more Calcium +188.9%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 15% 0% 9% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +188.9%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.5%

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 C +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +600%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 70% 5% 19% 8% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 C +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +375%
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Other +300%
Equal in Carbs - 11.2
Equal in Water - 85.4
12% 87%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 12.2 g
Water: 86.7 g
Other: 0.2 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 +375%
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Other +300%
Equal in Carbs - 11.2
Equal in Water - 85.4

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cranberry Peruvian groundcherry Opinion
Net carbs 12.2g 11.2g Cranberry
Protein 0.4g 1.9g Peruvian groundcherry
Fats 0.5g 0.7g Peruvian groundcherry
Carbs 12.2g 11.2g Cranberry
Calories 55kcal 53kcal Cranberry
Calcium 26mg 9mg Cranberry
Iron 0.4mg 1mg Peruvian groundcherry
Phosphorus 21mg 40mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A 90IU 720IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A RAE 36µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin C 21mg 11mg Cranberry
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.11mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.04mg Cranberry
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 2.8mg Peruvian groundcherry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cranberry Peruvian groundcherry
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
9%
Cranberry
14%
Peruvian groundcherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Cranberry
6%
Peruvian groundcherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium ( mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Cranberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169805/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.