Peruvian groundcherry vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Peruvian groundcherry and candy bar
- Peruvian groundcherry is higher in vitamin A and vitamin C, yet candy bar is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and calcium.
- Candy bar covers your daily phosphorus needs 38% more than Peruvian groundcherry.
- The glycemic index of Peruvian groundcherry is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Candies, peanut bar.
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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 | +766.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +670% |
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 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +250% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +182.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B6 | 153mg | 11769% | |
Copper | 0.774mg | 86% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 10.65g | 71% | |
Manganese | 1.243mg | 54% | |
Fats | 0.7g | 33.7g | 51% |
Monounsaturated fat | 16.721g | 42% | |
Phosphorus | 40mg | 308mg | 38% |
Zinc | 3.94mg | 36% | |
Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 7.922mg | 32% |
Protein | 1.9g | 15.5g | 27% |
Vitamin E | 4.1mg | 27% | |
Magnesium | 110mg | 26% | |
Calories | 53kcal | 522kcal | 23% |
Saturated fat | 4.678g | 21% | |
Folate | 75µg | 19% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.83mg | 17% | |
Fiber | 4.1g | 16% | |
Potassium | 407mg | 12% | |
Carbs | 11.2g | 47.4g | 12% |
Vitamin C | 11mg | 0mg | 12% |
Selenium | 4.7µg | 9% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.14mg | 8% |
Sodium | 156mg | 7% | |
Calcium | 9mg | 78mg | 7% |
Choline | 29.4mg | 5% | |
Vitamin A | 36µg | 0µg | 4% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 11.2g | 43.3g | N/A |
Iron | 1mg | 0.97mg | 0% |
Sugar | 42.22g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.149mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.52mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.534mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.986mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.545mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.787mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.638mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.385mg | 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:
15.5 g
Fats:
33.7 g
Carbs:
47.4 g
Water:
1.6 g
Other:
1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater | +5237.5% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +715.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +4714.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +323.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +125% |