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Peruvian groundcherry vs. Edible mushroom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Peruvian groundcherry and edible mushroom different?

  • Peruvian groundcherry is richer in vitamin C and iron, while edible mushroom is higher in vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
  • Edible mushroom covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 28% more than Peruvian groundcherry.
  • Peruvian groundcherry contains 5 times more vitamin C than edible mushroom. Peruvian groundcherry contains 11mg of vitamin C, while edible mushroom contains 2.1mg.

Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Mushrooms, white, 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.
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 6.4% 0.9% 28% 19% 106% 14% 37% 0.65% 6.1% 51%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +115%

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 7% 0% 0.2% 6% 20% 93% 68% 90% 24% 5% 0% 13% 9.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +423.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +905%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more FatsFats +105.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +243.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +62.6%
~equal in Water ~92.45g
~equal in Other ~0.86g

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 Edible mushroom
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 Edible mushroom Opinion
Calories 53kcal 22kcal Peruvian groundcherry
Protein 1.9g 3.09g Edible mushroom
Fats 0.7g 0.34g Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin C 11mg 2.1mg Peruvian groundcherry
Net carbs 11.2g 2.26g Peruvian groundcherry
Carbs 11.2g 3.26g Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin D 7IU Edible mushroom
Magnesium 9mg Edible mushroom
Calcium 9mg 3mg Peruvian groundcherry
Potassium 318mg Edible mushroom
Iron 1mg 0.5mg Peruvian groundcherry
Sugar 1.98g Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 1g Edible mushroom
Copper 0.318mg Edible mushroom
Zinc 0.52mg Edible mushroom
Phosphorus 40mg 86mg Edible mushroom
Sodium 5mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A 720IU 0IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A 36µg 0µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin E 0.01mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin D 0.2µg Edible mushroom
Manganese 0.047mg Edible mushroom
Selenium 9.3µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.081mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.402mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 3.607mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B5 1.497mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B6 0.104mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg Edible mushroom
Folate 17µg Edible mushroom
Choline 17.3mg Edible mushroom
Saturated Fat 0.05g Peruvian groundcherry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g Edible mushroom
Tryptophan 0.035mg Edible mushroom
Threonine 0.107mg Edible mushroom
Isoleucine 0.076mg Edible mushroom
Leucine 0.12mg Edible mushroom
Lysine 0.107mg Edible mushroom
Methionine 0.031mg Edible mushroom
Phenylalanine 0.085mg Edible mushroom
Valine 0.232mg Edible mushroom
Histidine 0.057mg Edible mushroom
Fructose 0.17g Edible mushroom

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peruvian groundcherry Edible mushroom
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
26%
Edible mushroom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
27%
Edible mushroom

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom 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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.