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Peruvian groundcherry vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Peruvian groundcherry and Basil

  • Peruvian groundcherry has more Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, however, Basil has more Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Vitamin C.
  • Basil's daily need coverage for Iron is 27% more.
  • Peruvian groundcherry has 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Basil. Peruvian groundcherry has 0.11mg of Vitamin B1, while Basil has 0.034mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Basil, fresh.

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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 +1866.7%
Contains more Iron +217%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
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 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Contains more Calcium +1866.7%
Contains more Iron +217%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%

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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Basil
Contains more Vitamin B1 +223.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +210.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +632.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90%
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 317% 16% 0% 60% 9% 18% 17% 13% 36% 51% 0% 1037%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +223.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +210.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +632.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +322.6%
Contains more Protein +65.8%
Contains more Other +87.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.64
Equal in Water - 92.06
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 g
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Carbs +322.6%
Contains more Protein +65.8%
Contains more Other +87.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.64
Equal in Water - 92.06

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 Basil
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 Basil Opinion
Net carbs 11.2g 1.05g Peruvian groundcherry
Protein 1.9g 3.15g Basil
Fats 0.7g 0.64g Peruvian groundcherry
Carbs 11.2g 2.65g Peruvian groundcherry
Calories 53kcal 23kcal Peruvian groundcherry
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 0.3g Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 1.6g Basil
Calcium 9mg 177mg Basil
Iron 1mg 3.17mg Basil
Magnesium 64mg Basil
Phosphorus 40mg 56mg Basil
Potassium 295mg Basil
Sodium 4mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 0.81mg Basil
Copper 0.385mg Basil
Manganese 1.148mg Basil
Selenium 0.3µg Basil
Vitamin A 720IU 5275IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 264µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg Basil
Vitamin C 11mg 18mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.034mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.076mg Basil
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 0.902mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.209mg Basil
Vitamin B6 0.155mg Basil
Folate 68µg Basil
Vitamin K 414.8µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg Basil
Threonine 0.104mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.104mg Basil
Leucine 0.191mg Basil
Lysine 0.11mg Basil
Methionine 0.036mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Basil
Valine 0.127mg Basil
Histidine 0.051mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.041g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g Basil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g Basil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Peruvian groundcherry Basil
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
131%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
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 - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil
Basil 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. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/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.