Peruvian groundcherry vs. Cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Peruvian groundcherry and cherries
- Peruvian groundcherry has more vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B1, while cherries have more vitamin A.
- Peruvian groundcherry's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 15% higher.
- Cherries contain 4 times less vitamin B1 than Peruvian groundcherry. Peruvian groundcherry contains 0.11mg of vitamin B1, while cherries contain 0.03mg.
- Cherries have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cherries is 22, while the glycemic index of Peruvian groundcherry is 35.
The food types used in this comparison are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Cherries, sour, red, 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 IronIron | +212.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +166.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +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.
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +266.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +600% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +77.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 0.4mg | 15% |
Copper | 0.104mg | 12% | |
Iron | 1mg | 0.32mg | 9% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.03mg | 7% |
Fiber | 1.6g | 6% | |
Potassium | 173mg | 5% | |
Manganese | 0.112mg | 5% | |
Fructose | 3.51g | 4% | |
Phosphorus | 40mg | 15mg | 4% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.044mg | 3% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 3% | |
Vitamin A | 36µg | 64µg | 3% |
Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 2% | |
Folate | 8µg | 2% | |
Magnesium | 9mg | 2% | |
Protein | 1.9g | 1g | 2% |
Fats | 0.7g | 0.3g | 1% |
Choline | 6.1mg | 1% | |
Vitamin C | 11mg | 10mg | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.09g | 1% | |
Calcium | 9mg | 16mg | 1% |
Zinc | 0.1mg | 1% | |
Calories | 53kcal | 50kcal | 0% |
Net carbs | 11.2g | 10.58g | N/A |
Carbs | 11.2g | 12.18g | 0% |
Sugar | 8.49g | N/A | |
Sodium | 3mg | 0% | |
Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.068g | 0% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.082g | 0% |
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:
1 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
12.18 g
Water:
86.13 g
Other:
0.39 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +90% |
Contains more FatsFats | +133.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +105.1% |
~equal in
Carbs
~12.18g
~equal in
Water
~86.13g