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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, yet Custard apple is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Peruvian groundcherry is 14% higher.

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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 9% 34% 27% 0% 0% 9% 0.52% 0% 0%
Contains more IronIron +40.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +90.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +233.3%
~equal in Copper ~mg
~equal in Zinc ~mg
~equal in Manganese ~mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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% 43% 0% 0% 28% 9.2% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 64% 2% 0% 0% 20% 23% 9.4% 8.1% 51% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2081.8%
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%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
2% 25% 72%
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%

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 Custard apple
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peruvian groundcherry Custard apple Opinion
Calories 53kcal 101kcal Custard apple
Protein 1.9g 1.7g Peruvian groundcherry
Fats 0.7g 0.6g Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin C 11mg 19.2mg Custard apple
Net carbs 11.2g 22.8g Custard apple
Carbs 11.2g 25.2g Custard apple
Magnesium 18mg Custard apple
Calcium 9mg 30mg Custard apple
Potassium 382mg Custard apple
Iron 1mg 0.71mg Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 2.4g Custard apple
Phosphorus 40mg 21mg Peruvian groundcherry
Sodium 4mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A 720IU 33IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A 36µg 2µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.08mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.1mg Custard apple
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 0.5mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.135mg Custard apple
Vitamin B6 0.221mg Custard apple
Saturated Fat 0.231g Peruvian groundcherry
Tryptophan 0.007mg Custard apple
Lysine 0.037mg Custard apple
Methionine 0.004mg Custard apple

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Peruvian groundcherry Custard apple
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
13%
Peruvian groundcherry
14%
Custard apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
9%
Custard apple

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.231g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.
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.

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. Custard apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171725/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.