Peruvian groundcherry vs Cooking plantain - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Peruvian groundcherry and Cooking plantain
- Peruvian groundcherry is higher in Vitamin B3, yet Cooking plantain is higher in Vitamin C.
- Peruvian groundcherry covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 13% more than Cooking plantain.
Food varieties used in this article are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Plantains, 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+200%
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Iron
+66.7%
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Phosphorus
+17.6%
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Calcium
+200%
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Iron
+66.7%
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Phosphorus
+17.6%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin B1
+111.5%
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Vitamin B3
+308.2%
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Vitamin A
+56.5%
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Vitamin C
+67.3%
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Vitamin B2
+35%
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Vitamin B1
+111.5%
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Vitamin B3
+308.2%
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Vitamin A
+56.5%
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Vitamin C
+67.3%
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Vitamin B2
+35%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+46.2%
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Fats
+89.2%
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Water
+30.8%
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Carbs
+184.7%
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Other
+45%
Protein:
1.9 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
11.2 g
Water:
85.4 g
Other:
0.8 g
Protein:
1.3 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
31.89 g
Water:
65.28 g
Other:
1.16 g
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Protein
+46.2%
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Fats
+89.2%
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+30.8%
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Carbs
+184.7%
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+45%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in glycemic index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 11.2g | 29.59g |
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| Protein | 1.9g | 1.3g |
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| Fats | 0.7g | 0.37g |
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| Carbs | 11.2g | 31.89g |
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| Calories | 53kcal | 122kcal |
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| Sugar | 15g |
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| Fiber | 2.3g |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 3mg |
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| Iron | 1mg | 0.6mg |
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| Magnesium | 37mg |
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| Phosphorus | 40mg | 34mg |
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| Potassium | 499mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg |
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| Zinc | 0.14mg |
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| Copper | 0.081mg |
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| Vitamin A | 720IU | 1127IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 36µg | 56µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin C | 11mg | 18.4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.052mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.054mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 0.686mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.299mg |
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| Folate | 22µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.7µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.015mg |
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| Threonine | 0.034mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.036mg |
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| Leucine | 0.059mg |
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| Lysine | 0.06mg |
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| Methionine | 0.017mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.044mg |
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| Valine | 0.046mg |
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| Histidine | 0.064mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.143g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.032g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.069g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.143g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cooking plantain is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.