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Peruvian groundcherry vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Peruvian groundcherry and Cauliflower

  • Peruvian groundcherry has more Vitamin B3, and Iron, however, Cauliflower is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Cauliflower covers your daily need of Vitamin C 41% more than Peruvian groundcherry.
  • Peruvian groundcherry has 6 times more Vitamin B3 than Cauliflower. While Peruvian groundcherry has 2.8mg of Vitamin B3, Cauliflower has only 0.507mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Cauliflower, 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 +138.1%
Contains more Calcium +144.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 44
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 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Contains more Iron +138.1%
Contains more Calcium +144.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 44

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 B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +452.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +338.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
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% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +452.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +338.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +125.4%
Equal in Protein - 1.92
Equal in Water - 92.07
Equal in Other - 0.76
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 g
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +125.4%
Equal in Protein - 1.92
Equal in Water - 92.07
Equal in Other - 0.76

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 Cauliflower
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 Cauliflower Opinion
Net carbs 11.2g 2.97g Peruvian groundcherry
Protein 1.9g 1.92g Cauliflower
Fats 0.7g 0.28g Peruvian groundcherry
Carbs 11.2g 4.97g Peruvian groundcherry
Calories 53kcal 25kcal Peruvian groundcherry
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 1.91g Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 2g Cauliflower
Calcium 9mg 22mg Cauliflower
Iron 1mg 0.42mg Peruvian groundcherry
Magnesium 15mg Cauliflower
Phosphorus 40mg 44mg Cauliflower
Potassium 299mg Cauliflower
Sodium 30mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 0.27mg Cauliflower
Copper 0.039mg Cauliflower
Manganese 0.155mg Cauliflower
Selenium 0.6µg Cauliflower
Vitamin A 720IU 0IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 0µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin E 0.08mg Cauliflower
Vitamin C 11mg 48.2mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.05mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.06mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 0.507mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.667mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.184mg Cauliflower
Folate 57µg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 15.5µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.02mg Cauliflower
Threonine 0.076mg Cauliflower
Isoleucine 0.071mg Cauliflower
Leucine 0.106mg Cauliflower
Lysine 0.217mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.02mg Cauliflower
Phenylalanine 0.065mg Cauliflower
Valine 0.125mg Cauliflower
Histidine 0.056mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.13g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g Cauliflower
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g Cauliflower
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peruvian groundcherry Cauliflower
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
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower 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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.