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Peruvian groundcherry vs. Chokecherries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Peruvian groundcherry and Chokecherries?

  • The amount of Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, Iron, and Vitamin B1 in Peruvian groundcherry is higher than in Chokecherries.
  • Peruvian groundcherry's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 13% more.
  • Chokecherries contain 16 times less Vitamin C than Peruvian groundcherry. Peruvian groundcherry contains 11mg of Vitamin C, while Chokecherries contain 0.7mg.

We used Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Chokecherries, raw, pitted (Shoshone Bannock) types in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 2.7% 0% 38% 0% 0% 17% 0% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 12% 27% 15% 23% 5.2% 19% 0.26% 25% 9.3%
Contains more IronIron +150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +344.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.5%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 37% 43% 0% 0% 28% 9.2% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 2.6% 15% 0% 7.3% 13% 13% 20% 45% 0% 73% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1471.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1574.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +279.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 g
3% 34% 62%
Protein: 2.89 g
Fats: 0.98 g
Carbs: 33.88 g
Water: 61.5 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more WaterWater +38.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.1%
Contains more FatsFats +40%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +202.5%
~equal in Other ~0.75g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peruvian groundcherry Chokecherries Opinion
Calories 53kcal 156kcal Chokecherries
Protein 1.9g 2.89g Chokecherries
Fats 0.7g 0.98g Chokecherries
Vitamin C 11mg 0.7mg Peruvian groundcherry
Net carbs 11.2g 16.88g Chokecherries
Carbs 11.2g 33.88g Chokecherries
Magnesium 21mg Chokecherries
Calcium 9mg 40mg Chokecherries
Potassium 309mg Chokecherries
Iron 1mg 0.4mg Peruvian groundcherry
Sugar 14.22g Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 17g Chokecherries
Copper 0.068mg Chokecherries
Zinc 0.19mg Chokecherries
Starch 0.87g Chokecherries
Phosphorus 40mg 45mg Chokecherries
Sodium 2mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A 720IU 43IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A 36µg 2µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin E 0.75mg Chokecherries
Manganese 0.192mg Chokecherries
Selenium 1.7µg Chokecherries
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.029mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.058mg Chokecherries
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 0.672mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.33mg Chokecherries
Vitamin B6 0.193mg Chokecherries
Vitamin K 29.3µg Chokecherries
Folate 10µg Chokecherries
Fructose 5.38g Chokecherries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peruvian groundcherry Chokecherries
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
13%
Peruvian groundcherry
15%
Chokecherries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
15%
Chokecherries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Chokecherries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168058/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.