Peruvian groundcherry vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Peruvian groundcherry and fast food
- Peruvian groundcherry is higher in vitamin A and vitamin C, yet fast food is higher in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and calcium.
- Fast food covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 37% more than Peruvian groundcherry.
- The glycemic index of Peruvian groundcherry is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +588.9% |
Contains more IronIron | +206% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +235% |
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 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +300% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +188.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +807.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +100.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Selenium | 20.3µg | 37% | |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.89µg | 37% |
Protein | 1.9g | 16.52g | 29% |
Iron | 1mg | 3.06mg | 26% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.363mg | 25% |
Zinc | 2.52mg | 23% | |
Saturated fat | 4.493g | 20% | |
Folate | 80µg | 20% | |
Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 5.617mg | 18% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.317mg | 17% |
Fats | 0.7g | 12.01g | 17% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 16% | |
Manganese | 0.357mg | 16% | |
Sodium | 331mg | 14% | |
Phosphorus | 40mg | 134mg | 13% |
Copper | 0.121mg | 13% | |
Vitamin C | 11mg | 0mg | 12% |
Calories | 53kcal | 297kcal | 12% |
Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 12% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 11% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 11% | |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg | 11% |
Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
Carbs | 11.2g | 31.5g | 7% |
Fiber | 1.7g | 7% | |
Choline | 34.4mg | 6% | |
Potassium | 197mg | 6% | |
Magnesium | 27mg | 6% | |
Calcium | 9mg | 62mg | 5% |
Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4% | |
Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
Fructose | 2.27g | 3% | |
Vitamin A | 36µg | 9µg | 3% |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 11.2g | 29.8g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
Sugar | 4.88g | N/A | |
Trans fat | 0g | 0.514g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.46mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.13mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.785mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.306mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.728mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | N/A |
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:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
Contains more WaterWater | +122.1% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +769.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1615.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +181.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +90% |