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Peruvian groundcherry vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Peruvian groundcherry and fontina different?

  • Peruvian groundcherry is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin C, iron, and vitamin B1, while fontina is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
  • Fontina covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 70% more than Peruvian groundcherry.

Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Cheese, fontina 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 10% 165% 5.6% 8.6% 8.3% 95% 148% 104% 1.8% 79%
Contains more IronIron +334.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6011.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +765%

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%
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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 0% 87% 5.4% 9% 5.3% 47% 2.8% 26% 19% 210% 6.5% 4.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +423.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1766.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +625%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +410%
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
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +622.6%
Contains more WaterWater +125.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1247.4%
Contains more FatsFats +4348.6%
Contains more OtherOther +373.8%

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 Fontina
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peruvian groundcherry Fontina DV% diff.
Saturated fat 19.196g 87%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.68µg 70%
Calcium 9mg 550mg 54%
Fats 0.7g 31.14g 47%
Protein 1.9g 25.6g 47%
Phosphorus 40mg 346mg 44%
Cholesterol 0mg 116mg 39%
Sodium 800mg 35%
Zinc 3.5mg 32%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Vitamin A 36µg 261µg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 8.687g 22%
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 0.15mg 17%
Calories 53kcal 389kcal 17%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.204mg 13%
Vitamin C 11mg 0mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 11%
Iron 1mg 0.23mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.021mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 6%
Copper 0.025mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Magnesium 14mg 3%
Vitamin D 23IU 3%
Carbs 11.2g 1.55g 3%
Folate 6µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 2%
Potassium 64mg 2%
Manganese 0.014mg 1%
Net carbs 11.2g 1.55g N/A
Sugar 1.55g N/A
Tryptophan 0.361mg 0%
Threonine 0.935mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.384mg 0%
Leucine 2.664mg 0%
Lysine 2.328mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.497mg 0%
Valine 1.926mg 0%
Histidine 0.959mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peruvian groundcherry Fontina
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
33%
Fontina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
63%
Fontina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 800mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.196g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fontina
Fontina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fontina
Fontina 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. Fontina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170843/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.