Peruvian groundcherry vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on the differences between Peruvian groundcherry and avocadoes
- Peruvian groundcherry is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B3, and iron, yet avocadoes are higher in vitamin B2.
- Peruvian groundcherry covers your daily vitamin A needs 11% more than avocadoes.
- Peruvian groundcherry contains 2 times more iron than avocadoes. While Peruvian groundcherry contains 1mg of iron, avocadoes contain only 0.55mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties.
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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 IronIron | +81.8% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +414.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +64.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +61.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +225% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B5 | 1.389mg | 28% | |
Fiber | 6.7g | 27% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 9.799g | 24% | |
Fats | 0.7g | 14.66g | 21% |
Copper | 0.19mg | 21% | |
Folate | 81µg | 20% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.257mg | 20% | |
Vitamin K | 21µg | 18% | |
Potassium | 485mg | 14% | |
Vitamin E | 2.07mg | 14% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.816g | 12% | |
Saturated fat | 2.126g | 10% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.13mg | 7% |
Magnesium | 29mg | 7% | |
Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 1.738mg | 7% |
Iron | 1mg | 0.55mg | 6% |
Zinc | 0.64mg | 6% | |
Manganese | 0.142mg | 6% | |
Calories | 53kcal | 160kcal | 5% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.067mg | 4% |
Vitamin A | 36µg | 7µg | 3% |
Choline | 14.2mg | 3% | |
Phosphorus | 40mg | 52mg | 2% |
Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
Carbs | 11.2g | 8.53g | 1% |
Vitamin C | 11mg | 10mg | 1% |
Protein | 1.9g | 2g | 0% |
Net carbs | 11.2g | 1.83g | N/A |
Calcium | 9mg | 12mg | 0% |
Sugar | 0.66g | N/A | |
Starch | 0.11g | 0% | |
Sodium | 7mg | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.143mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.132mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.038mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
Fructose | 0.12g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.111g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.9 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
11.2 g
Water:
85.4 g
Other:
0.8 g
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
14.66 g
Carbs:
8.53 g
Water:
73.23 g
Other:
1.58 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.3% |
Contains more WaterWater | +16.6% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1994.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +97.5% |
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Protein
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