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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 B3, yet Cardamom is richer in Iron, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Cardamom is 162% higher.
  • Peruvian groundcherry contains 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Cardamom. Peruvian groundcherry contains 2.8mg of Vitamin B3, while Cardamom contains 1.102mg.

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 more Calcium +4155.6%
Contains more Iron +1297%
Contains more Phosphorus +345%
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 115% 524% 164% 77% 99% 3% 204% 128% 3653% 0%
Contains more Calcium +4155.6%
Contains more Iron +1297%
Contains more Phosphorus +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +355%
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 0% 0% 0% 70% 50% 42% 21% 0% 54% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +355%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +931.4%
Contains more Protein +466.3%
Contains more Fats +857.1%
Contains more Carbs +511.3%
Contains more Other +623.8%
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 g
11% 7% 68% 8% 6%
Protein: 10.76 g
Fats: 6.7 g
Carbs: 68.47 g
Water: 8.28 g
Other: 5.79 g
Contains more Water +931.4%
Contains more Protein +466.3%
Contains more Fats +857.1%
Contains more Carbs +511.3%
Contains more Other +623.8%

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 Cardamom
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peruvian groundcherry Cardamom Opinion
Net carbs 11.2g 40.47g Cardamom
Protein 1.9g 10.76g Cardamom
Fats 0.7g 6.7g Cardamom
Carbs 11.2g 68.47g Cardamom
Calories 53kcal 311kcal Cardamom
Fiber 28g Cardamom
Calcium 9mg 383mg Cardamom
Iron 1mg 13.97mg Cardamom
Magnesium 229mg Cardamom
Phosphorus 40mg 178mg Cardamom
Potassium 1119mg Cardamom
Sodium 18mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 7.47mg Cardamom
Copper 0.383mg Cardamom
Manganese 28mg Cardamom
Vitamin A 720IU 0IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 0µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin C 11mg 21mg Cardamom
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.198mg Cardamom
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.182mg Cardamom
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 1.102mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B6 0.23mg Cardamom
Saturated Fat 0.68g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.87g Cardamom
Polyunsaturated fat 0.43g Cardamom

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Peruvian groundcherry Cardamom
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
20%
Cardamom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
496%
Cardamom

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.68g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardamom
Cardamom is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cardamom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170919/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.