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Peruvian groundcherry vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Peruvian groundcherry and Bell pepper

  • Peruvian groundcherry has more Vitamin B3, and Iron, while Bell pepper has more Vitamin C.
  • Bell pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 77% higher.
  • Bell pepper contains 6 times less Vitamin B3 than Peruvian groundcherry. Peruvian groundcherry contains 2.8mg of Vitamin B3, while Bell pepper contains 0.48mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Peppers, sweet, green, 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.
Contains more Iron +194.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
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 3% 13% 8% 9% 16% 1% 4% 22% 16% 0%
Contains more Iron +194.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +94.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +93%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +630.9%
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 23% 8% 0% 268% 15% 7% 9% 6% 52% 8% 0% 19%
Contains more Vitamin A +94.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +93%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +630.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +120.9%
Contains more Fats +311.8%
Contains more Carbs +141.4%
Contains more Other +81.8%
Equal in Water - 93.89
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 g
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +120.9%
Contains more Fats +311.8%
Contains more Carbs +141.4%
Contains more Other +81.8%
Equal in Water - 93.89

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peruvian groundcherry Bell pepper Opinion
Net carbs 11.2g 2.94g Peruvian groundcherry
Protein 1.9g 0.86g Peruvian groundcherry
Fats 0.7g 0.17g Peruvian groundcherry
Carbs 11.2g 4.64g Peruvian groundcherry
Calories 53kcal 20kcal Peruvian groundcherry
Fructose 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 2.4g Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 1.7g Bell pepper
Calcium 9mg 10mg Bell pepper
Iron 1mg 0.34mg Peruvian groundcherry
Magnesium 10mg Bell pepper
Phosphorus 40mg 20mg Peruvian groundcherry
Potassium 175mg Bell pepper
Sodium 3mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 0.13mg Bell pepper
Copper 0.066mg Bell pepper
Manganese 0.122mg Bell pepper
Vitamin A 720IU 370IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 18µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin E 0.37mg Bell pepper
Vitamin C 11mg 80.4mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.057mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.028mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 0.48mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.099mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B6 0.224mg Bell pepper
Folate 10µg Bell pepper
Vitamin K 7.4µg Bell pepper
Tryptophan 0.012mg Bell pepper
Threonine 0.036mg Bell pepper
Isoleucine 0.024mg Bell pepper
Leucine 0.036mg Bell pepper
Lysine 0.039mg Bell pepper
Methionine 0.007mg Bell pepper
Phenylalanine 0.092mg Bell pepper
Valine 0.036mg Bell pepper
Histidine 0.01mg Bell pepper
Saturated Fat 0.058g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g Bell pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g Bell pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Peruvian groundcherry Bell pepper
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
34%
Bell pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
9%
Bell pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Bell pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170427/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.