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Lemon vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lemon and Peruvian groundcherry different?

  • Lemon is richer in Vitamin C, while Peruvian groundcherry is higher in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Lemon covers your daily need of Vitamin C 47% more than Peruvian groundcherry.

Lemons, raw, without peel and Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw types were used 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 +188.9%
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 23% 6% 7% 13% 1% 2% 13% 4% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +188.9%
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%

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.
Lemon
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Contains more Vitamin C +381.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +3172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2700%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 177% 10% 5% 2% 12% 19% 9% 0% 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 C +381.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +3172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +72.7%
Contains more Fats +133.3%
Contains more Carbs +20.2%
Contains more Other +166.7%
Equal in Water - 85.4
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.32 g
Water: 88.98 g
Other: 0.3 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 +72.7%
Contains more Fats +133.3%
Contains more Carbs +20.2%
Contains more Other +166.7%
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.
Lemon Peruvian groundcherry
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemon Peruvian groundcherry Opinion
Net carbs 6.52g 11.2g Peruvian groundcherry
Protein 1.1g 1.9g Peruvian groundcherry
Fats 0.3g 0.7g Peruvian groundcherry
Carbs 9.32g 11.2g Peruvian groundcherry
Calories 29kcal 53kcal Peruvian groundcherry
Sugar 2.5g Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 2.8g Lemon
Calcium 26mg 9mg Lemon
Iron 0.6mg 1mg Peruvian groundcherry
Magnesium 8mg Lemon
Phosphorus 16mg 40mg Peruvian groundcherry
Potassium 138mg Lemon
Sodium 2mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 0.06mg Lemon
Copper 0.037mg Lemon
Manganese 0.03mg Lemon
Selenium 0.4µg Lemon
Vitamin A 22IU 720IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 36µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin E 0.15mg Lemon
Vitamin C 53mg 11mg Lemon
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.11mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.04mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 2.8mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.19mg Lemon
Vitamin B6 0.08mg Lemon
Folate 11µg Lemon
Saturated Fat 0.039g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Lemon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g Lemon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lemon 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
20%
Lemon
14%
Peruvian groundcherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Lemon
6%
Peruvian groundcherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
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 - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemon
Lemon 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. Lemon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167746/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.