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Peruvian groundcherry vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Peruvian groundcherry and Avocado

  • Peruvian groundcherry is higher in Vitamin B3, and Iron, yet Avocado is higher in Vitamin B2.
  • Peruvian groundcherry contains 2 times more Iron than Avocado. While Peruvian groundcherry contains 1mg of Iron, Avocado contains 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.
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 21% 3.6% 43% 21% 63% 17% 22% 0.91% 19% 2.2%
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.
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 33% 8.8% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +393.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +225%
~equal in Vitamin C ~10mg
~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
2% 15% 9% 73%
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%
~equal in Protein ~2g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peruvian groundcherry Avocado Opinion
Calories 53kcal 160kcal Avocado
Protein 1.9g 2g Avocado
Fats 0.7g 14.66g Avocado
Vitamin C 11mg 10mg Peruvian groundcherry
Net carbs 11.2g 1.83g Peruvian groundcherry
Carbs 11.2g 8.53g Peruvian groundcherry
Magnesium 29mg Avocado
Calcium 9mg 12mg Avocado
Potassium 485mg Avocado
Iron 1mg 0.55mg Peruvian groundcherry
Sugar 0.66g Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 6.7g Avocado
Copper 0.19mg Avocado
Zinc 0.64mg Avocado
Starch 0.11g Avocado
Phosphorus 40mg 52mg Avocado
Sodium 7mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A 720IU 146IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A 36µg 7µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin E 2.07mg Avocado
Manganese 0.142mg Avocado
Selenium 0.4µg Avocado
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.067mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.13mg Avocado
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 1.738mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 1.389mg Avocado
Vitamin B6 0.257mg Avocado
Vitamin K 21µg Avocado
Folate 81µg Avocado
Choline 14.2mg Avocado
Saturated Fat 2.126g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 9.799g Avocado
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g Avocado
Tryptophan 0.025mg Avocado
Threonine 0.073mg Avocado
Isoleucine 0.084mg Avocado
Leucine 0.143mg Avocado
Lysine 0.132mg Avocado
Methionine 0.038mg Avocado
Phenylalanine 0.097mg Avocado
Valine 0.107mg Avocado
Histidine 0.049mg Avocado
Fructose 0.12g Avocado
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g Avocado
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Avocado

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peruvian groundcherry Avocado
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
33%
Avocado
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
21%
Avocado

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.126g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Avocado
Avocado is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado
Avocado 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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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.