Peruvian groundcherry vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Peruvian groundcherry and Cucumber
- Cucumber has less Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, Iron, and Vitamin B1 than Peruvian groundcherry.
- Peruvian groundcherry covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 17% more than Cucumber.
- Peruvian groundcherry has 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Cucumber. While Peruvian groundcherry has 0.11mg of Vitamin B1, Cucumber has only 0.027mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Cucumber, with peel, 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 IronIron | +257.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +77.8% |
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 CVitamin C | +292.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +585.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +307.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +21.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2757.1% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
0.65 g
Fats:
0.11 g
Carbs:
3.63 g
Water:
95.23 g
Other:
0.38 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +192.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +536.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +208.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +110.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.5% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 53kcal | 15kcal |
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| Protein | 1.9g | 0.65g |
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| Fats | 0.7g | 0.11g |
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| Vitamin C | 11mg | 2.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 11.2g | 3.13g |
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| Carbs | 11.2g | 3.63g |
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| Magnesium | 13mg |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 16mg |
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| Potassium | 147mg |
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| Iron | 1mg | 0.28mg |
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| Sugar | 1.67g |
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| Fiber | 0.5g |
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| Copper | 0.041mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg |
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| Starch | 0.83g |
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| Phosphorus | 40mg | 24mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 720IU | 105IU |
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| Vitamin A | 36µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.03mg |
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| Manganese | 0.079mg |
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| Selenium | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.033mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 0.098mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.259mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin K | 16.4µg |
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| Folate | 7µg |
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| Choline | 6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.037g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.005g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.032g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.005mg |
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| Threonine | 0.019mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.021mg |
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| Leucine | 0.029mg |
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| Lysine | 0.029mg |
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| Methionine | 0.006mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.019mg |
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| Valine | 0.022mg |
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| Histidine | 0.01mg |
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| Fructose | 0.87g |
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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
13%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cucumber is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.