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Peruvian groundcherry vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Peruvian groundcherry and Chives

  • Peruvian groundcherry is richer in Vitamin B3, yet Chives are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Chives is 52% higher.
  • Peruvian groundcherry contains 4 times more Vitamin B3 than Chives. Peruvian groundcherry contains 2.8mg of Vitamin B3, while Chives contain 0.647mg.

Food types used in this article are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Chives, 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 Calcium +922.2%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +45%
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 28% 60% 30% 25% 27% 1% 16% 53% 49% 5%
Contains more Calcium +922.2%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +45%

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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Chives
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +332.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +504.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +428.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187.5%
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 262% 5% 0% 194% 20% 27% 13% 20% 32% 79% 0% 532%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +332.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +504.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +428.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +157.5%
Contains more Protein +72.1%
Contains more Other +25%
Equal in Fats - 0.73
Equal in Water - 90.65
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 g
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Carbs +157.5%
Contains more Protein +72.1%
Contains more Other +25%
Equal in Fats - 0.73
Equal in Water - 90.65

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 Chives
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 Chives Opinion
Net carbs 11.2g 1.85g Peruvian groundcherry
Protein 1.9g 3.27g Chives
Fats 0.7g 0.73g Chives
Carbs 11.2g 4.35g Peruvian groundcherry
Calories 53kcal 30kcal Peruvian groundcherry
Sugar 1.85g Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 2.5g Chives
Calcium 9mg 92mg Chives
Iron 1mg 1.6mg Chives
Magnesium 42mg Chives
Phosphorus 40mg 58mg Chives
Potassium 296mg Chives
Sodium 3mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 0.56mg Chives
Copper 0.157mg Chives
Manganese 0.373mg Chives
Selenium 0.9µg Chives
Vitamin A 720IU 4353IU Chives
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 218µg Chives
Vitamin E 0.21mg Chives
Vitamin C 11mg 58.1mg Chives
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.078mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.115mg Chives
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 0.647mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.324mg Chives
Vitamin B6 0.138mg Chives
Folate 105µg Chives
Vitamin K 212.7µg Chives
Tryptophan 0.037mg Chives
Threonine 0.128mg Chives
Isoleucine 0.139mg Chives
Leucine 0.195mg Chives
Lysine 0.163mg Chives
Methionine 0.036mg Chives
Phenylalanine 0.105mg Chives
Valine 0.145mg Chives
Histidine 0.057mg Chives
Saturated Fat 0.146g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.095g Chives
Polyunsaturated fat 0.267g Chives

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Peruvian groundcherry Chives
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%
Chives
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
29%
Chives

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.146g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chives
Chives is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chives
Chives 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. Chives - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169994/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.