Peruvian groundcherry vs. Plantain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Peruvian groundcherry and plantains?
- Peruvian groundcherry has more vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and iron than plantains.
- Peruvian groundcherry's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 13% higher.
- Plantains have 2 times less vitamin B1 than Peruvian groundcherry. Peruvian groundcherry has 0.11mg of vitamin B1, while plantains have 0.046mg.
We used Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Plantains, cooked types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +350% |
| Contains more IronIron | +72.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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 | +139.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +270.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30% |
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:
0.79 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
31.15 g
Water:
67.3 g
Other:
0.58 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +140.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +288.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +37.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +178.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 465mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 0.756mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 9% | |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 8% | |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 7% | |
| Folate | 26µg | 7% | |
| Carbs | 11.2g | 31.15g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.046mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.233mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1mg | 0.58mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 1.4µg | 3% | |
| Calories | 53kcal | 116kcal | 3% |
| Choline | 12.7mg | 2% | |
| Protein | 1.9g | 0.79g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.7g | 0.18g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 9mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.13mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.052mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 36µg | 45µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 10.9mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 11.2g | 28.85g | N/A |
| Sugar | 14g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.069g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.015g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.039mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
11%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Plantain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.069g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)