Leek vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between leek and Peruvian groundcherry
- Leek is richer in vitamin A, iron, and calcium, yet Peruvian groundcherry is richer in vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for leek is 19% higher.
- Leek contains 7 times more calcium than Peruvian groundcherry. Leek contains 59mg of calcium, while Peruvian groundcherry contains 9mg.
Food types used in this article are Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), 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 | +555.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +110% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +130.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +600% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
14.15 g
Water:
83 g
Other:
1.05 g
Protein:
1.9 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
11.2 g
Water:
85.4 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +133.3% |
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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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 47µg | 39% | |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 21% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 18% | |
| Folate | 64µg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 2.8mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 1mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.12mg | 13% | |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 7% | |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.92mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 59mg | 9mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin A | 83µg | 36µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 3% | |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 1µg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 40mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 14.15g | 11.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.166g | 1% | |
| Protein | 1.5g | 1.9g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.7g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Calories | 61kcal | 53kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.35g | 11.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.9g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.078mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 0% |
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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
27%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Leek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Leek is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)