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Peruvian groundcherry vs. Bamboo shoot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Peruvian groundcherry and Bamboo shoot

  • Peruvian groundcherry is richer than Bamboo shoot in Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Peruvian groundcherry is 14% higher.
  • Peruvian groundcherry contains 3 times more Vitamin C than Bamboo shoot. Peruvian groundcherry contains 11mg of Vitamin C, while Bamboo shoot contains 4mg.

Food types used in this article are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Bamboo shoots, 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.
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry
2
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8
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Calcium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.5%
Peruvian groundcherry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Bamboo shoot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 19% 3% 26% 48% 1% 30% 64% 35% 5%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Calcium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.5%

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.
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry
3
:
8
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot
Contains more Vitamin A +3500%
Contains more Vitamin C +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75%
Peruvian groundcherry
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%
Bamboo shoot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 20% 0% 14% 38% 17% 12% 10% 56% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +3500%
Contains more Vitamin C +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry
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3
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot
Contains more Fats +133.3%
Contains more Carbs +115.4%
Contains more Protein +36.8%
Contains more Other +12.5%
Equal in Water - 91
Peruvian groundcherry
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 g
Bamboo shoot
3% 5% 91%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.2 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Fats +133.3%
Contains more Carbs +115.4%
Contains more Protein +36.8%
Contains more Other +12.5%
Equal in Water - 91

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peruvian groundcherry Bamboo shoot Opinion
Net carbs 11.2g 3g Peruvian groundcherry
Protein 1.9g 2.6g Bamboo shoot
Fats 0.7g 0.3g Peruvian groundcherry
Carbs 11.2g 5.2g Peruvian groundcherry
Calories 53kcal 27kcal Peruvian groundcherry
Sugar 3g Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 2.2g Bamboo shoot
Calcium 9mg 13mg Bamboo shoot
Iron 1mg 0.5mg Peruvian groundcherry
Magnesium 3mg Bamboo shoot
Phosphorus 40mg 59mg Bamboo shoot
Potassium 533mg Bamboo shoot
Sodium 4mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 1.1mg Bamboo shoot
Copper 0.19mg Bamboo shoot
Manganese 0.262mg Bamboo shoot
Selenium 0.8µg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin A 720IU 20IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 1µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin E 1mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin C 11mg 4mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.15mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.07mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 0.6mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.161mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B6 0.24mg Bamboo shoot
Folate 7µg Bamboo shoot
Tryptophan 0.027mg Bamboo shoot
Threonine 0.086mg Bamboo shoot
Isoleucine 0.088mg Bamboo shoot
Leucine 0.14mg Bamboo shoot
Lysine 0.134mg Bamboo shoot
Methionine 0.03mg Bamboo shoot
Phenylalanine 0.09mg Bamboo shoot
Valine 0.106mg Bamboo shoot
Histidine 0.042mg Bamboo shoot
Saturated Fat 0.069g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g Bamboo shoot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g Bamboo shoot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peruvian groundcherry Bamboo shoot
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
14%
Bamboo shoot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
23%
Bamboo shoot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.069g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot 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 is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Bamboo shoot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169210/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.