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Eggplant vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Eggplant and Peruvian groundcherry?

  • The amount of Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, Iron, and Vitamin B1 in Peruvian groundcherry is higher than in Eggplant.
  • Peruvian groundcherry's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 13% more.

We used Eggplant, raw and Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw types 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 Iron +334.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Equal in Calcium - 9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 10% 11% 21% 1% 5% 27% 31% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +334.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Equal in Calcium - 9

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 A +3030.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +182.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +331.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.04
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 6% 0% 8% 10% 9% 13% 17% 20% 17% 0% 9%
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 A +3030.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +182.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +331.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.04

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +93.9%
Contains more Fats +288.9%
Contains more Carbs +90.5%
Contains more Other +21.2%
Equal in Water - 85.4
6% 92%
Protein: 0.98 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 5.88 g
Water: 92.3 g
Other: 0.66 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 +93.9%
Contains more Fats +288.9%
Contains more Carbs +90.5%
Contains more Other +21.2%
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.
Eggplant Peruvian groundcherry
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggplant Peruvian groundcherry Opinion
Net carbs 2.88g 11.2g Peruvian groundcherry
Protein 0.98g 1.9g Peruvian groundcherry
Fats 0.18g 0.7g Peruvian groundcherry
Carbs 5.88g 11.2g Peruvian groundcherry
Calories 25kcal 53kcal Peruvian groundcherry
Fructose 1.54g Eggplant
Sugar 3.53g Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 3g Eggplant
Calcium 9mg 9mg
Iron 0.23mg 1mg Peruvian groundcherry
Magnesium 14mg Eggplant
Phosphorus 24mg 40mg Peruvian groundcherry
Potassium 229mg Eggplant
Sodium 2mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 0.16mg Eggplant
Copper 0.081mg Eggplant
Manganese 0.232mg Eggplant
Selenium 0.3µg Eggplant
Vitamin A 23IU 720IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 36µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin E 0.3mg Eggplant
Vitamin C 2.2mg 11mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.11mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.04mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B3 0.649mg 2.8mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.281mg Eggplant
Vitamin B6 0.084mg Eggplant
Folate 22µg Eggplant
Vitamin K 3.5µg Eggplant
Tryptophan 0.009mg Eggplant
Threonine 0.037mg Eggplant
Isoleucine 0.045mg Eggplant
Leucine 0.064mg Eggplant
Lysine 0.047mg Eggplant
Methionine 0.011mg Eggplant
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Eggplant
Valine 0.053mg Eggplant
Histidine 0.023mg Eggplant
Saturated Fat 0.034g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g Eggplant
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g Eggplant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Eggplant 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
9%
Eggplant
14%
Peruvian groundcherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Eggplant
6%
Peruvian groundcherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Eggplant
Eggplant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Eggplant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169228/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.