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Peruvian groundcherry vs. Nougat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Peruvian groundcherry and Nougat

  • Peruvian groundcherry is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, and Iron, yet Nougat is richer in Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Peruvian groundcherry is 15% higher.
  • Peruvian groundcherry contains 37 times more Vitamin C than Nougat. Peruvian groundcherry contains 11mg of Vitamin C, while Nougat contains 0.3mg.

Food types used in this article are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Candies, nougat, with almonds.

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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 +69.5%
Contains more Calcium +255.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.5%
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 10% 23% 23% 24% 10% 5% 12% 45% 40% 15%
Contains more Iron +69.5%
Contains more Calcium +255.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.5%

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.
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Nougat
Contains more Vitamin A +71900%
Contains more Vitamin C +3566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +746.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +485.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 1% 56% 0% 1% 4% 35% 9% 4% 5% 4% 2% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +71900%
Contains more Vitamin C +3566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +746.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +485.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +3872.1%
Contains more Other +73.9%
Contains more Protein +75.3%
Contains more Fats +138.6%
Contains more Carbs +724.9%
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 g
3% 2% 92% 2%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 92.39 g
Water: 2.15 g
Other: 0.46 g
Contains more Water +3872.1%
Contains more Other +73.9%
Contains more Protein +75.3%
Contains more Fats +138.6%
Contains more Carbs +724.9%

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 Nougat
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peruvian groundcherry Nougat Opinion
Net carbs 11.2g 89.09g Nougat
Protein 1.9g 3.33g Nougat
Fats 0.7g 1.67g Nougat
Carbs 11.2g 92.39g Nougat
Calories 53kcal 398kcal Nougat
Sugar 44.97g Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 3.3g Nougat
Calcium 9mg 32mg Nougat
Iron 1mg 0.59mg Peruvian groundcherry
Magnesium 32mg Nougat
Phosphorus 40mg 55mg Nougat
Potassium 105mg Nougat
Sodium 33mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 0.42mg Nougat
Copper 0.134mg Nougat
Manganese 0.304mg Nougat
Selenium 2.6µg Nougat
Vitamin A 720IU 1IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 0µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin E 2.77mg Nougat
Vitamin C 11mg 0.3mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.013mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.148mg Nougat
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 0.478mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.06mg Nougat
Vitamin B6 0.02mg Nougat
Folate 5µg Nougat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Nougat
Saturated Fat 1.667g Peruvian groundcherry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peruvian groundcherry Nougat
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
10%
Nougat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
20%
Nougat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.667g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nougat
Nougat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nougat
Nougat 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. Nougat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169060/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.