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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 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 110 times more Vitamin C than Halva. While Peruvian groundcherry contains 11mg of Vitamin C, Halva contains only 0.1mg.

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.
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Iron +353%
Contains more Phosphorus +1417.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 170% 156% 261% 17% 26% 118% 401% 114% 63%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Iron +353%
Contains more Phosphorus +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.
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Halva
Contains more Vitamin A +35900%
Contains more Vitamin C +10900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +285.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.856
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 0% 0% 37% 28% 10% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 1% 106% 21% 54% 11% 81% 49% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +35900%
Contains more Vitamin C +10900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +285.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.856

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2227%
Contains more Protein +557.4%
Contains more Fats +2974.3%
Contains more Carbs +440.1%
Contains more Other +128.8%
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 g
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 Water +2227%
Contains more Protein +557.4%
Contains more Fats +2974.3%
Contains more Carbs +440.1%
Contains more Other +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 Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peruvian groundcherry Halva Opinion
Net carbs 11.2g 55.99g Halva
Protein 1.9g 12.49g Halva
Fats 0.7g 21.52g Halva
Carbs 11.2g 60.49g Halva
Calories 53kcal 469kcal Halva
Fiber 4.5g Halva
Calcium 9mg 33mg Halva
Iron 1mg 4.53mg Halva
Magnesium 218mg Halva
Phosphorus 40mg 607mg Halva
Potassium 187mg Halva
Sodium 195mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 4.32mg Halva
Copper 1.202mg Halva
Manganese 0.873mg Halva
Selenium 11.5µg Halva
Vitamin A 720IU 2IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 0µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin C 11mg 0.1mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.424mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.088mg Halva
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 2.856mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.174mg Halva
Vitamin B6 0.348mg Halva
Folate 65µg Halva
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg Halva
Saturated Fat 4.127g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 8.194g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 8.481g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Peruvian groundcherry Halva
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Peruvian groundcherry
27%
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 Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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.