Peruvian groundcherry vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Peruvian groundcherry and caramel
- Peruvian groundcherry has more vitamin B3, vitamin A, vitamin C, and iron; however, caramel has more vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.
- Caramel's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 17% more.
- Peruvian groundcherry has 28 times more vitamin C than caramel. Peruvian groundcherry has 11mg of vitamin C, while caramel has 0.4mg.
- Caramel has a higher glycemic index than Peruvian groundcherry.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Candies, caramels.
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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 | +614.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1433.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +185% |
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 | +2650% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1791.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +540% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.478g | 23% | |
Carbs | 11.2g | 77g | 22% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.256mg | 17% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 0.148mg | 17% |
Calories | 53kcal | 382kcal | 16% |
Calcium | 9mg | 138mg | 13% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 12% | |
Vitamin C | 11mg | 0.4mg | 12% |
Saturated fat | 2.476g | 11% | |
Iron | 1mg | 0.14mg | 11% |
Fats | 0.7g | 8.1g | 11% |
Phosphorus | 40mg | 114mg | 11% |
Sodium | 245mg | 11% | |
Potassium | 214mg | 6% | |
Protein | 1.9g | 4.6g | 5% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 4% | |
Zinc | 0.44mg | 4% | |
Magnesium | 17mg | 4% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 1.542g | 4% | |
Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 3% | |
Selenium | 1.8µg | 3% | |
Vitamin A | 36µg | 12µg | 3% |
Copper | 0.018mg | 2% | |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 7mg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
Choline | 8mg | 1% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.103mg | 1% |
Folate | 4µg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 11.2g | 77g | N/A |
Sugar | 65.5g | N/A | |
Manganese | 0.011mg | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.192mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.417mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.338mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.205mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.285mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.115mg | 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:
4.6 g
Fats:
8.1 g
Carbs:
77 g
Water:
8.5 g
Other:
1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater | +904.7% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +142.1% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1057.1% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +587.5% |
Contains more OtherOther | +125% |