Peruvian groundcherry vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Peruvian groundcherry and drumstick tree different?
- Peruvian groundcherry is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin A, and iron, while drumstick tree is higher in vitamin C.
- Drumstick tree covers your daily need for vitamin C, 144% more than Peruvian groundcherry.
- Peruvian groundcherry contains 10 times more vitamin A than drumstick tree. Peruvian groundcherry contains 720IU of vitamin A, while drumstick tree contains 74IU.
- Peruvian groundcherry has a higher glycemic index (35) than drumstick tree (0).
Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Drumstick pods, raw types were used in this article.
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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 | +177.8% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +233.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25% |
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 | +800% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +107.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +351.6% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1181.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +85% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin C | 11mg | 141mg | 144% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.794mg | 16% | |
Potassium | 461mg | 14% | |
Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 0.62mg | 14% |
Fiber | 3.2g | 13% | |
Folate | 44µg | 11% | |
Magnesium | 45mg | 11% | |
Manganese | 0.259mg | 11% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 9% | |
Copper | 0.084mg | 9% | |
Iron | 1mg | 0.36mg | 8% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.053mg | 5% |
Vitamin A | 36µg | 4µg | 4% |
Zinc | 0.45mg | 4% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.074mg | 3% |
Sodium | 42mg | 2% | |
Calcium | 9mg | 30mg | 2% |
Calories | 53kcal | 37kcal | 1% |
Phosphorus | 40mg | 50mg | 1% |
Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
Carbs | 11.2g | 8.53g | 1% |
Fats | 0.7g | 0.2g | 1% |
Protein | 1.9g | 2.1g | 0% |
Net carbs | 11.2g | 5.33g | N/A |
Saturated fat | 0.033g | 0% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.102g | 0% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.003g | 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:
2.1 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
8.53 g
Water:
88.2 g
Other:
0.97 g
Contains more FatsFats | +250% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.3% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +10.5% |
Contains more OtherOther | +21.3% |
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Water
~88.2g