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Mandarin orange vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mandarin orange and Peruvian groundcherry?

  • Mandarin orange is richer in Vitamin C, while Peruvian groundcherry is higher in Vitamin B3, and Iron.
  • Mandarin orange's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 17% higher.
  • Peruvian groundcherry has 4 times less Calcium than Mandarin orange. Mandarin orange has 37mg of Calcium, while Peruvian groundcherry has 9mg.

We used Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw types in this comparison.

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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 +311.1%
Contains more Iron +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 6% 9% 9% 15% 1% 2% 14% 6% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +311.1%
Contains more Iron +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%

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 C +142.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +644.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 720
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 4% 0% 89% 15% 9% 8% 13% 18% 12% 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 +142.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +644.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 720

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +19.1%
Contains more Protein +134.6%
Contains more Fats +125.8%
Contains more Other +116.2%
Equal in Water - 85.4
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 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 Carbs +19.1%
Contains more Protein +134.6%
Contains more Fats +125.8%
Contains more Other +116.2%
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.
Mandarin orange 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 Mandarin orange Peruvian groundcherry Opinion
Net carbs 11.54g 11.2g Mandarin orange
Protein 0.81g 1.9g Peruvian groundcherry
Fats 0.31g 0.7g Peruvian groundcherry
Carbs 13.34g 11.2g Mandarin orange
Calories 53kcal 53kcal
Fructose 2.4g Mandarin orange
Sugar 10.58g Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 1.8g Mandarin orange
Calcium 37mg 9mg Mandarin orange
Iron 0.15mg 1mg Peruvian groundcherry
Magnesium 12mg Mandarin orange
Phosphorus 20mg 40mg Peruvian groundcherry
Potassium 166mg Mandarin orange
Sodium 2mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 0.07mg Mandarin orange
Copper 0.042mg Mandarin orange
Manganese 0.039mg Mandarin orange
Selenium 0.1µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin A 681IU 720IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 36µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin E 0.2mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin C 26.7mg 11mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.11mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.04mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 2.8mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.216mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B6 0.078mg Mandarin orange
Folate 16µg Mandarin orange
Tryptophan 0.002mg Mandarin orange
Threonine 0.016mg Mandarin orange
Isoleucine 0.017mg Mandarin orange
Leucine 0.028mg Mandarin orange
Lysine 0.032mg Mandarin orange
Methionine 0.002mg Mandarin orange
Phenylalanine 0.018mg Mandarin orange
Valine 0.021mg Mandarin orange
Histidine 0.011mg Mandarin orange
Saturated Fat 0.039g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g Mandarin orange
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g Mandarin orange

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mandarin orange Peruvian groundcherry
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
17%
Mandarin orange
14%
Peruvian groundcherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
6%
Peruvian groundcherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.58g)
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 - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange 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. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/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.