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Marrow-stem Kale vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Marrow-stem Kale and Peruvian groundcherry different?

  • Marrow-stem Kale is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Vitamin B2, however, Peruvian groundcherry is richer in Vitamin B3, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Marrow-stem Kale is 27% higher.
  • Marrow-stem Kale contains 26 times more Calcium than Peruvian groundcherry. While Marrow-stem Kale contains 232mg of Calcium, Peruvian groundcherry contains only 9mg.

Collards, raw and Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw are the varieties 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 +2477.8%
Contains more Iron +112.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +60%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 70% 18% 20% 11% 19% 3% 6% 16% 86% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +2477.8%
Contains more Iron +112.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +60%

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 A +597.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +220.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +277.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 302% 46% 0% 118% 14% 30% 14% 17% 39% 97% 0% 1093%
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 A +597.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +220.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +277.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +58.9%
Contains more Other +66.3%
Contains more Fats +14.8%
Contains more Carbs +106.6%
Equal in Water - 85.4
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 0.61 g
Carbs: 5.42 g
Water: 89.62 g
Other: 1.33 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 +58.9%
Contains more Other +66.3%
Contains more Fats +14.8%
Contains more Carbs +106.6%
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.
Marrow-stem Kale Peruvian groundcherry
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marrow-stem Kale Peruvian groundcherry Opinion
Net carbs 1.42g 11.2g Peruvian groundcherry
Protein 3.02g 1.9g Marrow-stem Kale
Fats 0.61g 0.7g Peruvian groundcherry
Carbs 5.42g 11.2g Peruvian groundcherry
Calories 32kcal 53kcal Peruvian groundcherry
Sugar 0.46g Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 4g Marrow-stem Kale
Calcium 232mg 9mg Marrow-stem Kale
Iron 0.47mg 1mg Peruvian groundcherry
Magnesium 27mg Marrow-stem Kale
Phosphorus 25mg 40mg Peruvian groundcherry
Potassium 213mg Marrow-stem Kale
Sodium 17mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 0.21mg Marrow-stem Kale
Copper 0.046mg Marrow-stem Kale
Manganese 0.658mg Marrow-stem Kale
Selenium 1.3µg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin A 5019IU 720IU Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin A RAE 251µg 36µg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin E 2.26mg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin C 35.3mg 11mg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.11mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.04mg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin B3 0.742mg 2.8mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.267mg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin B6 0.165mg Marrow-stem Kale
Folate 129µg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin K 437.1µg Marrow-stem Kale
Tryptophan 0.031mg Marrow-stem Kale
Threonine 0.086mg Marrow-stem Kale
Isoleucine 0.1mg Marrow-stem Kale
Leucine 0.151mg Marrow-stem Kale
Lysine 0.117mg Marrow-stem Kale
Methionine 0.033mg Marrow-stem Kale
Phenylalanine 0.087mg Marrow-stem Kale
Valine 0.12mg Marrow-stem Kale
Histidine 0.047mg Marrow-stem Kale
Saturated Fat 0.055g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g Marrow-stem Kale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.201g Marrow-stem Kale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marrow-stem Kale 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
147%
Marrow-stem Kale
14%
Peruvian groundcherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Marrow-stem Kale
6%
Peruvian groundcherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.055g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Marrow-stem Kale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170406/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.