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Mulberry vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mulberry and Peruvian groundcherry different?

  • Mulberry is richer in Vitamin C, and Iron, while Peruvian groundcherry is higher in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Mulberry covers your daily need of Vitamin C 28% more than Peruvian groundcherry.
  • Mulberry contains 4 times more Calcium than Peruvian groundcherry. Mulberry contains 39mg of Calcium, while Peruvian groundcherry contains 9mg.

Mulberries, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 12% 17% 69% 20% 3.3% 16% 1.3% 0% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 2.7% 0% 38% 0% 0% 17% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +333.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +85%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Phosphorus ~40mg
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 121% 1.5% 17% 0% 7.3% 23% 12% 0% 12% 0% 20% 4.5% 6.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 37% 43% 0% 0% 28% 9.2% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +230.9%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +152.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2780%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +279.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +351.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 9.8 g
Water: 87.68 g
Other: 0.69 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 ProteinProtein +31.9%
Contains more FatsFats +79.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.3%
Contains more OtherOther +15.9%
~equal in Water ~85.4g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mulberry 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 Mulberry Peruvian groundcherry Opinion
Calories 43kcal 53kcal Peruvian groundcherry
Protein 1.44g 1.9g Peruvian groundcherry
Fats 0.39g 0.7g Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin C 36.4mg 11mg Mulberry
Net carbs 8.1g 11.2g Peruvian groundcherry
Carbs 9.8g 11.2g Peruvian groundcherry
Magnesium 18mg Mulberry
Calcium 39mg 9mg Mulberry
Potassium 194mg Mulberry
Iron 1.85mg 1mg Mulberry
Sugar 8.1g Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 1.7g Mulberry
Copper 0.06mg Mulberry
Zinc 0.12mg Mulberry
Phosphorus 38mg 40mg Peruvian groundcherry
Sodium 10mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A 25IU 720IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 36µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin E 0.87mg Mulberry
Selenium 0.6µg Mulberry
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.11mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.101mg 0.04mg Mulberry
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 2.8mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B6 0.05mg Mulberry
Vitamin K 7.8µg Mulberry
Folate 6µg Mulberry
Choline 12.3mg Mulberry
Saturated Fat 0.027g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.041g Mulberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.207g Mulberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mulberry Peruvian groundcherry
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
17%
Mulberry
13%
Peruvian groundcherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Mulberry
6%
Peruvian groundcherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mulberry
Mulberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mulberry
Mulberry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mulberry
Mulberry 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. Mulberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169913/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.