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Ice cream vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between ice cream and Peruvian groundcherry

  • Ice cream has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, and phosphorus; however, Peruvian groundcherry is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin C, iron, vitamin A, and vitamin B1.
  • Peruvian groundcherry covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 17% more than ice cream.
  • Peruvian groundcherry has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of ice cream is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ice creams, vanilla 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 38% 18% 3.4% 7.7% 19% 45% 10% 1% 9.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 2.7% 0% 38% 0% 0% 17% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1322.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +162.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +1011.1%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2% 39% 6% 3% 10% 55% 2.2% 35% 11% 49% 0.75% 3.8% 14%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 37% 12% 0% 0% 28% 9.2% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +227.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +168.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2313.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 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 ProteinProtein +84.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1471.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +110.7%
Contains more OtherOther +12.5%
Contains more WaterWater +40%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream Peruvian groundcherry DV% diff.
Saturated fat 6.79g 31%
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 2.8mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0µg 16%
Fats 11g 0.7g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.04mg 15%
Cholesterol 44mg 0mg 15%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 11mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 12%
Calcium 128mg 9mg 12%
Iron 0.09mg 1mg 11%
Vitamin A 118µg 36µg 9%
Phosphorus 105mg 40mg 9%
Calories 207kcal 53kcal 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.969g 7%
Zinc 0.69mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.11mg 6%
Potassium 199mg 6%
Choline 26mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 4%
Carbs 23.6g 11.2g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 3%
Selenium 1.8µg 3%
Protein 3.5g 1.9g 3%
Magnesium 14mg 3%
Sodium 80mg 3%
Copper 0.023mg 3%
Fiber 0.7g 3%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2%
Folate 5µg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 22.9g 11.2g N/A
Sugar 21.22g N/A
Manganese 0.008mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0%
Threonine 0.146mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0%
Leucine 0.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.258mg 0%
Methionine 0.081mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream Peruvian groundcherry
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
Ice cream
11%
Peruvian groundcherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Ice cream
6%
Peruvian groundcherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice cream
Ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream
Ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.