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Peruvian groundcherry vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Peruvian groundcherry and Cassava

  • Peruvian groundcherry has more Vitamin B3, and Iron, however, Cassava has more Vitamin C.
  • Peruvian groundcherry's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 12% more.
  • Peruvian groundcherry has 4 times more Iron than Cassava. Peruvian groundcherry has 1mg of Iron, while Cassava has 0.27mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Cassava, 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 +270.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.1%
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
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 5% 11% 15% 12% 24% 2% 10% 34% 51% 4%
Contains more Iron +270.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.1%
Contains more Calcium +77.8%

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 +5438.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +227.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
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 1% 4% 0% 69% 22% 12% 17% 7% 21% 21% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +5438.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +227.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +39.7%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Water +43.1%
Contains more Other +29%
Contains more Carbs +239.8%
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 g
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Protein +39.7%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Water +43.1%
Contains more Other +29%
Contains more Carbs +239.8%

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 Cassava
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 Cassava Opinion
Net carbs 11.2g 36.26g Cassava
Protein 1.9g 1.36g Peruvian groundcherry
Fats 0.7g 0.28g Peruvian groundcherry
Carbs 11.2g 38.06g Cassava
Calories 53kcal 160kcal Cassava
Sugar 1.7g Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 1.8g Cassava
Calcium 9mg 16mg Cassava
Iron 1mg 0.27mg Peruvian groundcherry
Magnesium 21mg Cassava
Phosphorus 40mg 27mg Peruvian groundcherry
Potassium 271mg Cassava
Sodium 14mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 0.34mg Cassava
Copper 0.1mg Cassava
Manganese 0.384mg Cassava
Selenium 0.7µg Cassava
Vitamin A 720IU 13IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 1µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin E 0.19mg Cassava
Vitamin C 11mg 20.6mg Cassava
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.087mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.048mg Cassava
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 0.854mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.107mg Cassava
Vitamin B6 0.088mg Cassava
Folate 27µg Cassava
Vitamin K 1.9µg Cassava
Tryptophan 0.019mg Cassava
Threonine 0.028mg Cassava
Isoleucine 0.027mg Cassava
Leucine 0.039mg Cassava
Lysine 0.044mg Cassava
Methionine 0.011mg Cassava
Phenylalanine 0.026mg Cassava
Valine 0.035mg Cassava
Histidine 0.02mg Cassava
Saturated Fat 0.074g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.075g Cassava
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g Cassava

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Peruvian groundcherry Cassava
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
14%
Cassava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
16%
Cassava

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.074g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cassava
Cassava is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cassava
Cassava 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. Cassava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169985/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.