Peruvian groundcherry vs. Beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Peruvian groundcherry and beans?
- Peruvian groundcherry is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin A, iron, and vitamin C; however, beans are richer in phosphorus.
- Peruvian groundcherry's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 15% more.
- Beans contain 7 times less vitamin A than Peruvian groundcherry. Peruvian groundcherry contains 720IU of vitamin A, while beans contain 106IU.
We used Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Beans, baked, canned, no salt added types 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.
Contains more IronIron | +244.8% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +455.6% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +160% |
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 CVitamin C | +254.8% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +620% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +551.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +36.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Copper | 0.206mg | 23% | |
Fiber | 5.5g | 22% | |
Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 0.43mg | 15% |
Zinc | 1.4mg | 13% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 10% | |
Phosphorus | 40mg | 104mg | 9% |
Vitamin C | 11mg | 3.1mg | 9% |
Potassium | 296mg | 9% | |
Iron | 1mg | 0.29mg | 9% |
Selenium | 4.5µg | 8% | |
Magnesium | 32mg | 8% | |
Choline | 30.8mg | 6% | |
Folate | 24µg | 6% | |
Protein | 1.9g | 4.8g | 6% |
Calcium | 9mg | 50mg | 4% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.15mg | 3% |
Calories | 53kcal | 105kcal | 3% |
Vitamin A | 36µg | 5µg | 3% |
Carbs | 11.2g | 20.49g | 3% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 1% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.172g | 1% | |
Fats | 0.7g | 0.4g | 0% |
Net carbs | 11.2g | 14.99g | N/A |
Sugar | 7.78g | N/A | |
Sodium | 1mg | 0% | |
Saturated fat | 0.103g | 0% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0% |
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:
4.8 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
20.49 g
Water:
72.6 g
Other:
1.71 g
Contains more FatsFats | +75% |
Contains more WaterWater | +17.6% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +152.6% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +82.9% |
Contains more OtherOther | +113.8% |