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Peruvian groundcherry vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Peruvian groundcherry and cumin

  • Peruvian groundcherry has less iron, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and vitamin A.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for iron is 817% more.
  • Peruvian groundcherry has a higher glycemic index than cumin.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Spices, cumin seed.

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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%
Cumin
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 261% 279% 158% 2489% 289% 131% 214% 22% 435% 28%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10244.4%
Contains more IronIron +6536%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1147.5%

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% 12% 0% 0% 28% 9.2% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cumin
9
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 26% 21% 67% 0% 157% 75% 86% 0% 100% 0% 14% 7.5% 13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +470.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +717.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +63.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~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
Cumin
4
18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
Contains more WaterWater +959.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +837.4%
Contains more FatsFats +3081.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +295%
Contains more OtherOther +852.5%

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 Cumin
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peruvian groundcherry Cumin DV% diff.
Iron 1mg 66.36mg 817%
Manganese 3.333mg 145%
Copper 0.867mg 96%
Calcium 9mg 931mg 92%
Magnesium 366mg 87%
Phosphorus 40mg 499mg 66%
Potassium 1788mg 53%
Zinc 4.8mg 44%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.628mg 43%
Fiber 10.5g 42%
Monounsaturated fat 14.04g 35%
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 33%
Fats 0.7g 22.27g 33%
Protein 1.9g 17.81g 32%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.327mg 22%
Vitamin E 3.33mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 22%
Calories 53kcal 375kcal 16%
Carbs 11.2g 44.24g 11%
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 4.579mg 11%
Selenium 5.2µg 9%
Saturated fat 1.535g 7%
Sodium 168mg 7%
Vitamin K 5.4µg 5%
Choline 24.7mg 4%
Vitamin C 11mg 7.7mg 4%
Vitamin A 36µg 64µg 3%
Folate 10µg 3%
Net carbs 11.2g 33.74g N/A
Sugar 2.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peruvian groundcherry Cumin
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
11%
Peruvian groundcherry
44%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 168mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.535g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin
Cumin 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. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.