Peppermint vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between peppermint and Peruvian groundcherry
- Peppermint has more vitamin A, iron, calcium, vitamin C, and vitamin B2; however, Peruvian groundcherry has more vitamin B3.
- Peppermint's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 71% more.
- Peppermint has 27 times more calcium than Peruvian groundcherry. Peppermint has 243mg of calcium, while Peruvian groundcherry has 9mg.
- Peppermint has a higher glycemic index than Peruvian groundcherry.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Peppermint, fresh 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 CalciumCalcium | +2600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +408% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +82.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
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 CVitamin C | +189.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +488.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +565% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +34.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +64.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.75 g
Fats:
0.94 g
Carbs:
14.89 g
Water:
78.65 g
Other:
1.77 g
Protein:
1.9 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
11.2 g
Water:
85.4 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +97.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +34.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +32.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +121.3% |
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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.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.176mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 5.08mg | 1mg | 51% |
| Copper | 0.329mg | 37% | |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% | |
| Folate | 114µg | 29% | |
| Vitamin C | 31.8mg | 11mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 243mg | 9mg | 23% |
| Vitamin A | 212µg | 36µg | 20% |
| Magnesium | 80mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.04mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 569mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 10% | |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.706mg | 2.8mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 73mg | 40mg | 5% |
| Protein | 3.75g | 1.9g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.082mg | 0.11mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.246g | 1% | |
| Calories | 70kcal | 53kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 31mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 14.89g | 11.2g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.94g | 0.7g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.89g | 11.2g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.154mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.161mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.053mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.075mg | 0% |
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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
33%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.246g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppermint is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)