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Peruvian groundcherry vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Peruvian groundcherry and fruitcake different?

  • Peruvian groundcherry is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B3, and vitamin C, while fruitcake is higher in iron.
  • Peruvian groundcherry covers your daily need for vitamin A, 14% more than fruitcake.
  • Peruvian groundcherry contains 22 times more vitamin C than fruitcake. Peruvian groundcherry contains 11mg of vitamin C, while fruitcake contains 0.5mg.
  • Fruitcake has a higher glycemic index (53) than Peruvian groundcherry (35).

Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared 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 11% 9.9% 14% 78% 17% 7.4% 22% 13% 29% 11%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more IronIron +107%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30%

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%
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 1.7% 2.3% 18% 0% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 1.3% 3.8% 15% 4.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +254%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +147.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more WaterWater +237.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1200%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +450%
Contains more OtherOther +37.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peruvian groundcherry Fruitcake DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 22%
Carbs 11.2g 61.6g 17%
Fiber 3.7g 15%
Calories 53kcal 324kcal 14%
Fats 0.7g 9.1g 13%
Iron 1mg 2.07mg 13%
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 0.791mg 13%
Vitamin C 11mg 0.5mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.2g 11%
Manganese 0.22mg 10%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 6%
Copper 0.05mg 6%
Saturated fat 1.048g 5%
Folate 20µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.099mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.05mg 5%
Potassium 153mg 5%
Magnesium 16mg 4%
Sodium 101mg 4%
Selenium 2µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 4%
Vitamin A 36µg 7µg 3%
Zinc 0.27mg 2%
Protein 1.9g 2.9g 2%
Calcium 9mg 33mg 2%
Choline 8.9mg 2%
Phosphorus 40mg 52mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Net carbs 11.2g 57.9g N/A
Sugar 27.42g N/A
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.102mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0%
Leucine 0.206mg 0%
Lysine 0.121mg 0%
Methionine 0.059mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peruvian groundcherry Fruitcake
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
9%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.048g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.