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.
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.
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 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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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% |
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:
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% |
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Water
~82.54g