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Peruvian groundcherry vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Peruvian groundcherry and halva

  • Peruvian groundcherry is higher in vitamin A and vitamin C, yet halva is higher in phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Halva covers your daily phosphorus needs 81% more than Peruvian groundcherry.
  • Peruvian groundcherry contains 360 times more vitamin A than halva. While Peruvian groundcherry contains 720IU of vitamin A, halva contains only 2IU.
  • The glycemic index of Peruvian groundcherry is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Candies, halavah, 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.
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%
Halva
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 156% 9.9% 17% 170% 401% 118% 260% 25% 114% 63%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more IronIron +353%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1417.5%

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.
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%
Halva
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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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 106% 20% 54% 10% 80% 5% 0% 49% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +10900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +285.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.856mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
Halva
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12% 22% 60% 4% 2%
Protein: 12.49 g
Fats: 21.52 g
Carbs: 60.49 g
Water: 3.67 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more WaterWater +2227%
Contains more ProteinProtein +557.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2974.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +440.1%
Contains more OtherOther +128.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peruvian groundcherry Halva DV% diff.
Copper 1.202mg 134%
Phosphorus 40mg 607mg 81%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g 57%
Magnesium 218mg 52%
Iron 1mg 4.53mg 44%
Zinc 4.32mg 39%
Manganese 0.873mg 38%
Fats 0.7g 21.52g 32%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.424mg 26%
Selenium 11.5µg 21%
Protein 1.9g 12.49g 21%
Calories 53kcal 469kcal 21%
Monounsaturated fat 8.194g 20%
Saturated fat 4.127g 19%
Fiber 4.5g 18%
Carbs 11.2g 60.49g 16%
Folate 65µg 16%
Vitamin C 11mg 0.1mg 12%
Sodium 195mg 8%
Potassium 187mg 6%
Vitamin A 36µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.088mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.174mg 3%
Calcium 9mg 33mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg 2%
Net carbs 11.2g 55.99g N/A
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 2.856mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peruvian groundcherry Halva
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
25%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 195mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.127g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Halva
Halva 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)

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. Halva - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167996/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.