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English muffin vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between English muffin and Peruvian groundcherry?

  • English muffin is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, however, Peruvian groundcherry is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B3.
  • English muffin's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 13% more.
  • Peruvian groundcherry contains 6 times less Calcium than English muffin. English muffin contains 52mg of Calcium, while Peruvian groundcherry contains 9mg.

We used English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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 Calcium +477.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +232.5%
Contains more Iron +12.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +477.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +232.5%
Contains more Iron +12.4%

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 B1 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +285%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +10900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 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 B1 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +285%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +10900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +305.3%
Contains more Fats +157.1%
Contains more Carbs +310.7%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Water +102.9%
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 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 +305.3%
Contains more Fats +157.1%
Contains more Carbs +310.7%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Water +102.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Peruvian groundcherry Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 11.2g English muffin
Protein 7.7g 1.9g English muffin
Fats 1.8g 0.7g English muffin
Carbs 46g 11.2g English muffin
Calories 235kcal 53kcal English muffin
Fiber 2.7g English muffin
Calcium 52mg 9mg English muffin
Iron 0.89mg 1mg Peruvian groundcherry
Magnesium 21mg English muffin
Phosphorus 133mg 40mg English muffin
Potassium 131mg English muffin
Sodium 464mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 0.7mg English muffin
Copper 0.129mg English muffin
Manganese 0.357mg English muffin
Vitamin A 0IU 720IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 36µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 11mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.11mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.04mg English muffin
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 2.8mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.446mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.043mg English muffin
Folate 37µg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg English muffin
Tryptophan 0.092mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg English muffin
Lysine 0.241mg English muffin
Methionine 0.139mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.259g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g English muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g English muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffin 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
15%
English muffin
14%
Peruvian groundcherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
6%
Peruvian groundcherry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 464mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.259g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffin
English muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)
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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.