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Peruvian groundcherry vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Peruvian groundcherry and Figs?

  • The amount of Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, and Iron in Peruvian groundcherry is higher than in Figs.
  • Peruvian groundcherry's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 15% more.
  • Figs contain 6 times less Vitamin C than Peruvian groundcherry. Peruvian groundcherry contains 11mg of Vitamin C, while Figs contain 2mg.

We used Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Figs, raw 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 11% 20% 14% 23% 4.1% 6% 0.13% 17% 1.1%
Contains more IronIron +170.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +185.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +288.9%

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%
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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 6.7% 8.5% 2.2% 0% 15% 12% 7.5% 18% 26% 0% 12% 4.5% 2.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +407%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
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19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +153.3%
Contains more FatsFats +133.3%
Contains more OtherOther +21.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +71.3%
~equal in Water ~79.11g

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 Figs
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 Figs Opinion
Calories 53kcal 74kcal Figs
Protein 1.9g 0.75g Peruvian groundcherry
Fats 0.7g 0.3g Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin C 11mg 2mg Peruvian groundcherry
Net carbs 11.2g 16.28g Figs
Carbs 11.2g 19.18g Figs
Magnesium 17mg Figs
Calcium 9mg 35mg Figs
Potassium 232mg Figs
Iron 1mg 0.37mg Peruvian groundcherry
Sugar 16.26g Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 2.9g Figs
Copper 0.07mg Figs
Zinc 0.15mg Figs
Phosphorus 40mg 14mg Peruvian groundcherry
Sodium 1mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A 720IU 142IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 7µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin E 0.11mg Figs
Manganese 0.128mg Figs
Selenium 0.2µg Figs
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.06mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.05mg Figs
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 0.4mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.3mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.113mg Figs
Vitamin K 4.7µg Figs
Folate 6µg Figs
Choline 4.7mg Figs
Saturated Fat 0.06g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.066g Figs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g Figs
Tryptophan 0.006mg Figs
Threonine 0.024mg Figs
Isoleucine 0.023mg Figs
Leucine 0.033mg Figs
Lysine 0.03mg Figs
Methionine 0.006mg Figs
Phenylalanine 0.018mg Figs
Valine 0.028mg Figs
Histidine 0.011mg Figs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peruvian groundcherry Figs
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
9%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Figs
Figs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Figs
Figs 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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.