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Melon vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Melon and Peruvian groundcherry

  • Melon has more Vitamin C, while Peruvian groundcherry has more Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Peruvian groundcherry's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 16% higher.
  • Peruvian groundcherry contains 2 times less Vitamin C than Melon. Melon contains 21.8mg of Vitamin C, while Peruvian groundcherry contains 11mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Melons, casaba, 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 Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Iron +194.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +700%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 13% 8% 3% 17% 2% 2% 20% 5% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Iron +194.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +700%

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.
Melon
7
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Contains more Vitamin C +98.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1106.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 73% 4% 8% 5% 6% 38% 6% 0% 7%
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 +98.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1106.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +71.2%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Carbs +70.2%
Contains more Other +122.2%
Equal in Water - 85.4
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 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 +71.2%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Carbs +70.2%
Contains more Other +122.2%
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.
Melon 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 Melon Peruvian groundcherry Opinion
Net carbs 5.68g 11.2g Peruvian groundcherry
Protein 1.11g 1.9g Peruvian groundcherry
Fats 0.1g 0.7g Peruvian groundcherry
Carbs 6.58g 11.2g Peruvian groundcherry
Calories 28kcal 53kcal Peruvian groundcherry
Sugar 5.69g Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 0.9g Melon
Calcium 11mg 9mg Melon
Iron 0.34mg 1mg Peruvian groundcherry
Magnesium 11mg Melon
Phosphorus 5mg 40mg Peruvian groundcherry
Potassium 182mg Melon
Sodium 9mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 0.07mg Melon
Copper 0.06mg Melon
Manganese 0.035mg Melon
Selenium 0.4µg Melon
Vitamin A 0IU 720IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 36µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin E 0.05mg Melon
Vitamin C 21.8mg 11mg Melon
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.11mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.04mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B3 0.232mg 2.8mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.084mg Melon
Vitamin B6 0.163mg Melon
Folate 8µg Melon
Vitamin K 2.5µg Melon
Saturated Fat 0.025g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g Melon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g Melon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Melon 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
12%
Melon
14%
Peruvian groundcherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Melon
6%
Peruvian groundcherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Melon
Melon 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. Melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169093/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.