Currant vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Currant and Peruvian groundcherry
- Currant has more Vitamin C, however, Peruvian groundcherry has more Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
- Currant's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 33% more.
- Currant has 4 times more Calcium than Peruvian groundcherry. Currant has 33mg of Calcium, while Peruvian groundcherry has 9mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Currants, red and white, 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 CalciumCalcium | +266.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 | +272.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1614.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2700% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.4 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
13.8 g
Water:
83.95 g
Other:
0.65 g
Protein:
1.9 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
11.2 g
Water:
85.4 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +23.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +250% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.1% |
~equal in
Water
~85.4g
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 56kcal | 53kcal |
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| Protein | 1.4g | 1.9g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.7g |
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| Vitamin C | 41mg | 11mg |
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| Net carbs | 9.5g | 11.2g |
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| Carbs | 13.8g | 11.2g |
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| Magnesium | 13mg |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 9mg |
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| Potassium | 275mg |
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| Iron | 1mg | 1mg | |
| Sugar | 7.37g |
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| Fiber | 4.3g |
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| Copper | 0.107mg |
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| Zinc | 0.23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 44mg | 40mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 42IU | 720IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 36µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.1mg |
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| Manganese | 0.186mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 2.8mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.064mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin K | 11µg |
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| Folate | 8µg |
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| Choline | 7.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.017g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.028g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.088g |
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| Fructose | 3.53g |
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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
17%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Currant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Currant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)