Corn raw vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between corn raw and Peruvian groundcherry
- Corn raw is higher in phosphorus, yet Peruvian groundcherry is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B3, and iron.
- Peruvian groundcherry covers your daily vitamin A needs 11% more than corn raw.
- Corn raw contains 2 times more phosphorus than Peruvian groundcherry. While corn raw contains 89mg of phosphorus, Peruvian groundcherry contains only 40mg.
- The glycemic index of Peruvian groundcherry is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Corn, sweet, yellow, 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 PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +122.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +350% |
| Contains more IronIron | +92.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +61.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +58.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.27 g
Fats:
1.35 g
Carbs:
18.7 g
Water:
76.05 g
Other:
0.63 g
Protein:
1.9 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
11.2 g
Water:
85.4 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +72.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +92.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +67% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.717mg | 14% | |
| Folate | 42µg | 11% | |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 9% | |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% | |
| Potassium | 270mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.093mg | 7% | |
| Manganese | 0.163mg | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 89mg | 40mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.77mg | 2.8mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.054mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 1mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 6.8mg | 11mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.46mg | 4% | |
| Choline | 23mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.155mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 18.7g | 11.2g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 36µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.487g | 3% | |
| Protein | 3.27g | 1.9g | 3% |
| Starch | 5.7g | 2% | |
| Fructose | 1.94g | 2% | |
| Calories | 86kcal | 53kcal | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.325g | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.432g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Fats | 1.35g | 0.7g | 1% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 2mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.7g | 11.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.26g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.129mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.129mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.137mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.468g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
17%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.325g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)