Peruvian groundcherry vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Peruvian groundcherry and hot chocolate
- Peruvian groundcherry has more vitamin B3, vitamin C, vitamin A, iron, and vitamin B1; however, hot chocolate is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, and phosphorus.
- Hot chocolate covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 20% more than Peruvian groundcherry.
- Peruvian groundcherry has 55 times more vitamin C than hot chocolate. While Peruvian groundcherry has 11mg of vitamin C, hot chocolate has only 0.2mg.
- The glycemic index of hot chocolate is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade.
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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 IronIron | +138.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1166.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +162.5% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +5400% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +182.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2005.3% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +41.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +355% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.49µg | 20% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 0.133mg | 17% |
Vitamin C | 11mg | 0.2mg | 12% |
Copper | 0.103mg | 11% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.182mg | 11% |
Calcium | 9mg | 114mg | 11% |
Phosphorus | 40mg | 105mg | 9% |
Saturated fat | 1.431g | 7% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.328mg | 7% | |
Iron | 1mg | 0.42mg | 7% |
Vitamin D | 1.1µg | 6% | |
Zinc | 0.63mg | 6% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.039mg | 6% |
Potassium | 197mg | 6% | |
Vitamin D | 45IU | 6% | |
Magnesium | 23mg | 5% | |
Selenium | 2.7µg | 5% | |
Fiber | 1g | 4% | |
Choline | 15.6mg | 3% | |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
Protein | 1.9g | 3.52g | 3% |
Fats | 0.7g | 2.34g | 3% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 3% | |
Sodium | 44mg | 2% | |
Vitamin A | 36µg | 51µg | 2% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.677g | 2% | |
Folate | 5µg | 1% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.084g | 1% | |
Calories | 53kcal | 77kcal | 1% |
Caffeine | 2mg | 1% | |
Manganese | 0.013mg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 11.2g | 9.74g | N/A |
Carbs | 11.2g | 10.74g | 0% |
Sugar | 9.66g | N/A | |
Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0% | |
Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
Trans fat | 0g | 0.078g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.095mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.169mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.305mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.215mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.201mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
Fructose | 0.01g | 0% |
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:
3.52 g
Fats:
2.34 g
Carbs:
10.74 g
Water:
82.45 g
Other:
0.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +85.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +234.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +18.8% |
~equal in
Carbs
~10.74g
~equal in
Water
~82.45g