Peruvian groundcherry vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Peruvian groundcherry and biscuits
- Peruvian groundcherry is richer in vitamin A and vitamin C, yet biscuits are richer in iron, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for iron for biscuits is 24% higher.
- Peruvian groundcherry contains 55 times more vitamin C than biscuits. Peruvian groundcherry contains 11mg of vitamin C, while biscuits contain 0.2mg.
Food types used in this article are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2511.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +190% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +310% |
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 | +5400% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +223.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +675% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Selenium | 19.5µg | 35% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 28% | |
Sodium | 580mg | 25% | |
Fats | 0.7g | 16.3g | 24% |
Iron | 1mg | 2.9mg | 24% |
Calcium | 9mg | 235mg | 23% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.31mg | 21% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.356mg | 21% |
Saturated fat | 4.324g | 20% | |
Phosphorus | 40mg | 164mg | 18% |
Monounsaturated fat | 6.93g | 17% | |
Manganese | 0.378mg | 16% | |
Folate | 61µg | 15% | |
Calories | 53kcal | 353kcal | 15% |
Vitamin C | 11mg | 0.2mg | 12% |
Carbs | 11.2g | 44.6g | 11% |
Protein | 1.9g | 7g | 10% |
Copper | 0.082mg | 9% | |
Fiber | 1.5g | 6% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 6% | |
Zinc | 0.54mg | 5% | |
Vitamin A | 36µg | 4% | |
Potassium | 121mg | 4% | |
Magnesium | 18mg | 4% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 3% | |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg | 3% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 2.949mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 11.2g | 43.1g | N/A |
Sugar | 2.18g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.211mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.514mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.226mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.132mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.313mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.161mg | 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:
7 g
Fats:
16.3 g
Carbs:
44.6 g
Water:
28.9 g
Other:
3.2 g
Contains more WaterWater | +195.5% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +268.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +2228.6% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +298.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +300% |