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Peruvian groundcherry vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Peruvian groundcherry and Carrot

  • Peruvian groundcherry has more Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin C, however, Carrot has more Vitamin A RAE.
  • Carrot's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 89% more.
  • Peruvian groundcherry has 3 times more Iron than Carrot. Peruvian groundcherry has 1mg of Iron, while Carrot has 0.3mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Carrots, raw.

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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 +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.3%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
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% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Contains more Iron +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.3%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%

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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Carrot
Contains more Vitamin C +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +184.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +2220.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45%
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 1003% 14% 0% 20% 17% 14% 19% 17% 32% 15% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin C +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +184.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +2220.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +104.3%
Contains more Fats +191.7%
Contains more Carbs +16.9%
Contains more Other +20%
Equal in Water - 88.29
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 g
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Protein +104.3%
Contains more Fats +191.7%
Contains more Carbs +16.9%
Contains more Other +20%
Equal in Water - 88.29

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peruvian groundcherry Carrot Opinion
Net carbs 11.2g 6.78g Peruvian groundcherry
Protein 1.9g 0.93g Peruvian groundcherry
Fats 0.7g 0.24g Peruvian groundcherry
Carbs 11.2g 9.58g Peruvian groundcherry
Calories 53kcal 41kcal Peruvian groundcherry
Starch 1.43g Carrot
Fructose 0.55g Carrot
Sugar 4.74g Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 2.8g Carrot
Calcium 9mg 33mg Carrot
Iron 1mg 0.3mg Peruvian groundcherry
Magnesium 12mg Carrot
Phosphorus 40mg 35mg Peruvian groundcherry
Potassium 320mg Carrot
Sodium 69mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 0.24mg Carrot
Copper 0.045mg Carrot
Manganese 0.143mg Carrot
Selenium 0.1µg Carrot
Vitamin A 720IU 16706IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 835µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.66mg Carrot
Vitamin C 11mg 5.9mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.066mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.058mg Carrot
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 0.983mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.273mg Carrot
Vitamin B6 0.138mg Carrot
Folate 19µg Carrot
Vitamin K 13.2µg Carrot
Tryptophan 0.012mg Carrot
Threonine 0.191mg Carrot
Isoleucine 0.077mg Carrot
Leucine 0.102mg Carrot
Lysine 0.101mg Carrot
Methionine 0.02mg Carrot
Phenylalanine 0.061mg Carrot
Valine 0.069mg Carrot
Histidine 0.04mg Carrot
Saturated Fat 0.037g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g Carrot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.117g Carrot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peruvian groundcherry Carrot
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
98%
Carrot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
12%
Carrot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carrot
Carrot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot
Carrot 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. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/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.