Peruvian groundcherry vs. Custard apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Peruvian groundcherry and custard apple
- Peruvian groundcherry is richer in vitamin B3 and vitamin A, yet custard apple is richer in vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for Peruvian groundcherry is 14% higher.
- Peruvian groundcherry contains 22 times more vitamin A than custard apple. Peruvian groundcherry contains 720IU of vitamin A, while custard apple contains 33IU.
- Peruvian groundcherry has a lower glycemic index than custard apple.
Food types used in this article are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart), 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 | +40.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +90.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +233.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +1700% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +37.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +460% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +74.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +150% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B6 | 0.221mg | 17% | |
Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 0.5mg | 14% |
Potassium | 382mg | 11% | |
Fiber | 2.4g | 10% | |
Vitamin C | 11mg | 19.2mg | 9% |
Carbs | 11.2g | 25.2g | 5% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
Vitamin A | 36µg | 2µg | 4% |
Magnesium | 18mg | 4% | |
Iron | 1mg | 0.71mg | 4% |
Phosphorus | 40mg | 21mg | 3% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.135mg | 3% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
Calories | 53kcal | 101kcal | 2% |
Calcium | 9mg | 30mg | 2% |
Saturated fat | 0.231g | 1% | |
Protein | 1.9g | 1.7g | 0% |
Fats | 0.7g | 0.6g | 0% |
Net carbs | 11.2g | 22.8g | N/A |
Sodium | 4mg | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.007mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.037mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.004mg | 0% |
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:
1.7 g
Fats:
0.6 g
Carbs:
25.2 g
Water:
71.5 g
Other:
1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +16.7% |
Contains more WaterWater | +19.4% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +125% |
Contains more OtherOther | +25% |