Peruvian groundcherry vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Peruvian groundcherry and fireweed
- Peruvian groundcherry has more vitamin C and vitamin B1; however, fireweed is higher in vitamin A, calcium, iron, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
- Fireweed covers your daily need for vitamin A, 58% more than Peruvian groundcherry.
- Peruvian groundcherry has 5 times more vitamin C than fireweed. While Peruvian groundcherry has 11mg of vitamin C, fireweed has only 2.2mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Fireweed, leaves, raw.
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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 | +4666.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +140% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +170% |
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 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +242.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +66.9% |
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:
4.71 g
Fats:
2.75 g
Carbs:
19.22 g
Water:
70.78 g
Other:
2.54 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +147.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +292.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +71.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +217.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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| Lower in Saturated fat | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 6.704mg | 291% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.632mg | 49% | |
| Fiber | 10.6g | 42% | |
| Calcium | 9mg | 429mg | 42% |
| Magnesium | 156mg | 37% | |
| Copper | 0.32mg | 36% | |
| Folate | 112µg | 28% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.356mg | 27% | |
| Zinc | 2.66mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 1mg | 2.4mg | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 36µg | 180µg | 16% |
| Potassium | 494mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 4.674mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 108mg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 2.2mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.137mg | 7% |
| Protein | 1.9g | 4.71g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.033mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 11.2g | 19.22g | 3% |
| Fats | 0.7g | 2.75g | 3% |
| Calories | 53kcal | 103kcal | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 34mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 11.2g | 8.62g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
148%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fireweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat ( g)