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Peruvian groundcherry vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Peruvian groundcherry and Arugula?

  • Peruvian groundcherry is higher in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, however, Arugula is richer in Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Iron.
  • Peruvian groundcherry's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 16% more.
  • Arugula contains 3 times less Vitamin B1 than Peruvian groundcherry. Peruvian groundcherry contains 0.11mg of Vitamin B1, while Arugula contains 0.044mg.

We used Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Arugula, raw types 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 +1677.8%
Contains more Iron +46%
Contains more Phosphorus +30%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 55% 34% 23% 33% 4% 13% 26% 42% 2%
Contains more Calcium +1677.8%
Contains more Iron +46%
Contains more Phosphorus +30%

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 B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +818%
Contains more Vitamin A +229.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 143% 9% 0% 50% 11% 20% 6% 27% 17% 73% 0% 272%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +818%
Contains more Vitamin A +229.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +206.8%
Contains more Protein +35.8%
Contains more Other +75%
Equal in Fats - 0.66
Equal in Water - 91.71
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 g
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 0.66 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 91.71 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Carbs +206.8%
Contains more Protein +35.8%
Contains more Other +75%
Equal in Fats - 0.66
Equal in Water - 91.71

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Peruvian groundcherry Arugula
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 Peruvian groundcherry Arugula Opinion
Net carbs 11.2g 2.05g Peruvian groundcherry
Protein 1.9g 2.58g Arugula
Fats 0.7g 0.66g Peruvian groundcherry
Carbs 11.2g 3.65g Peruvian groundcherry
Calories 53kcal 25kcal Peruvian groundcherry
Sugar 2.05g Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 1.6g Arugula
Calcium 9mg 160mg Arugula
Iron 1mg 1.46mg Arugula
Magnesium 47mg Arugula
Phosphorus 40mg 52mg Arugula
Potassium 369mg Arugula
Sodium 27mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 0.47mg Arugula
Copper 0.076mg Arugula
Manganese 0.321mg Arugula
Selenium 0.3µg Arugula
Vitamin A 720IU 2373IU Arugula
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 119µg Arugula
Vitamin E 0.43mg Arugula
Vitamin C 11mg 15mg Arugula
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.044mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.086mg Arugula
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 0.305mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.437mg Arugula
Vitamin B6 0.073mg Arugula
Folate 97µg Arugula
Vitamin K 108.6µg Arugula
Saturated Fat 0.086g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.049g Arugula
Polyunsaturated fat 0.319g Arugula

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Peruvian groundcherry Arugula
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
14%
Peruvian groundcherry
52%
Arugula
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
28%
Arugula

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.086g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arugula
Arugula is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arugula
Arugula 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. Peruvian groundcherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173043/nutrients
  2. Arugula - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169387/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.