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Peruvian groundcherry vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Peruvian groundcherry and eggnog

  • Peruvian groundcherry is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin C, vitamin A, iron, and vitamin B1, yet eggnog is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
  • Eggnog covers your daily cholesterol needs 20% more than Peruvian groundcherry.
  • Peruvian groundcherry contains 27 times more vitamin B3 than eggnog. While Peruvian groundcherry contains 2.8mg of vitamin B3, eggnog contains only 0.105mg.
  • The glycemic index of Peruvian groundcherry is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Eggnog.

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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%
Eggnog
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 39% 15% 7.5% 4.3% 13% 47% 7% 0.65% 23%
Contains more IronIron +400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1344.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +172.5%

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%
Eggnog
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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 5% 20% 4.2% 18% 8.5% 44% 2% 25% 12% 56% 0.75% 0.75% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +223.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2566.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
Eggnog
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5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.1%
Contains more OtherOther +19.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +139.5%
Contains more FatsFats +498.6%
~equal in Water ~82.54g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peruvian groundcherry Eggnog DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg 20%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.45µg 19%
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 0.105mg 17%
Saturated fat 2.591g 12%
Calcium 9mg 130mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.19mg 12%
Vitamin C 11mg 1.5mg 11%
Iron 1mg 0.2mg 10%
Phosphorus 40mg 109mg 10%
Choline 52.2mg 9%
Selenium 4.2µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 8%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.034mg 6%
Vitamin D 49IU 6%
Potassium 165mg 5%
Magnesium 19mg 5%
Fats 0.7g 4.19g 5%
Protein 1.9g 4.55g 5%
Zinc 0.46mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 4%
Vitamin A 36µg 59µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.302g 3%
Calories 53kcal 88kcal 2%
Sodium 54mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Copper 0.013mg 1%
Carbs 11.2g 8.05g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 1%
Net carbs 11.2g 8.05g N/A
Sugar 8.05g N/A
Manganese 0.005mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Folate 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.201mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.237mg 0%
Leucine 0.383mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.12mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0%
Valine 0.289mg 0%
Histidine 0.108mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peruvian groundcherry Eggnog
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
17%
Eggnog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
17%
Eggnog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.591g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Eggnog
Eggnog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eggnog
Eggnog is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Eggnog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171258/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.