Peruvian groundcherry vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Peruvian groundcherry and cardamom
- Peruvian groundcherry is richer in vitamin A and vitamin B3, yet cardamom is richer in iron, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin C, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for iron for cardamom is 162% higher.
- Cardamom has a lower glycemic index than Peruvian groundcherry.
Food types used in this article are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Spices, cardamom.
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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 | +4155.6% |
Contains more IronIron | +1297% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +345% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +154.1% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +90.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +80% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +355% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Manganese | 28mg | 1217% | |
Iron | 1mg | 13.97mg | 162% |
Fiber | 28g | 112% | |
Zinc | 7.47mg | 68% | |
Magnesium | 229mg | 55% | |
Copper | 0.383mg | 43% | |
Calcium | 9mg | 383mg | 37% |
Potassium | 1119mg | 33% | |
Phosphorus | 40mg | 178mg | 20% |
Carbs | 11.2g | 68.47g | 19% |
Protein | 1.9g | 10.76g | 18% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 18% | |
Calories | 53kcal | 311kcal | 13% |
Vitamin C | 11mg | 21mg | 11% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.182mg | 11% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 1.102mg | 11% |
Fats | 0.7g | 6.7g | 9% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.198mg | 7% |
Vitamin A | 36µg | 0µg | 4% |
Saturated fat | 0.68g | 3% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.43g | 3% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.87g | 2% | |
Sodium | 18mg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 11.2g | 40.47g | N/A |
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:
10.76 g
Fats:
6.7 g
Carbs:
68.47 g
Water:
8.28 g
Other:
5.79 g
Contains more WaterWater | +931.4% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +466.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +857.1% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +511.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +623.8% |