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Peruvian groundcherry vs. Asian pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Peruvian groundcherry and Asian pear different?

  • Peruvian groundcherry is higher than Asian pear in Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin C.
  • Peruvian groundcherry covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 16% more than Asian pear.

Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Pears, asian, 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 0% 2.7% 0% 38% 0% 0% 17% 0% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 1.2% 11% 0% 17% 0.55% 4.7% 0% 7.8% 0.55%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +125%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +263.6%
~equal in Sodium ~0mg

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 37% 43% 0% 0% 28% 9.2% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 13% 0% 2.4% 0% 2.3% 2.3% 4.1% 4.2% 5.1% 0% 11% 6% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1178.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 g
11% 88%
Protein: 0.5 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 10.65 g
Water: 88.25 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +280%
Contains more FatsFats +204.3%
Contains more OtherOther +116.2%
~equal in Carbs ~10.65g
~equal in Water ~88.25g

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 Asian pear
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peruvian groundcherry Asian pear Opinion
Calories 53kcal 42kcal Peruvian groundcherry
Protein 1.9g 0.5g Peruvian groundcherry
Fats 0.7g 0.23g Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin C 11mg 3.8mg Peruvian groundcherry
Net carbs 11.2g 7.05g Peruvian groundcherry
Carbs 11.2g 10.65g Peruvian groundcherry
Magnesium 8mg Asian pear
Calcium 9mg 4mg Peruvian groundcherry
Potassium 121mg Asian pear
Iron 1mg 0mg Peruvian groundcherry
Sugar 7.05g Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 3.6g Asian pear
Copper 0.05mg Asian pear
Zinc 0.02mg Asian pear
Phosphorus 40mg 11mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A 720IU 0IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A 36µg 0µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin E 0.12mg Asian pear
Manganese 0.06mg Asian pear
Selenium 0.1µg Asian pear
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.009mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.01mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 0.219mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.07mg Asian pear
Vitamin B6 0.022mg Asian pear
Vitamin K 4.5µg Asian pear
Folate 8µg Asian pear
Choline 5.1mg Asian pear
Saturated Fat 0.012g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.049g Asian pear
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g Asian pear
Tryptophan 0.005mg Asian pear
Threonine 0.013mg Asian pear
Isoleucine 0.014mg Asian pear
Leucine 0.025mg Asian pear
Lysine 0.017mg Asian pear
Methionine 0.006mg Asian pear
Phenylalanine 0.013mg Asian pear
Valine 0.018mg Asian pear
Histidine 0.005mg Asian pear

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peruvian groundcherry Asian pear
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
13%
Peruvian groundcherry
4%
Asian pear
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
5%
Asian pear

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asian pear
Asian pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Asian pear
Asian pear 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Peruvian groundcherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173043/nutrients
  2. Asian pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168177/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.