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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.
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 16% 34% 17% 16% 34% 17% 45% 5.7% 1.7% 15%
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.
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 0.67% 17% 0.6% 17% 9.8% 42% 2.5% 20% 9.2% 61% 0.5% 3.8% 8.5%
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 +∞%

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
4% 2% 11% 82%
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

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 Hot chocolate
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 Hot chocolate 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Peruvian groundcherry Hot chocolate
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
15%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.431g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate 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. Hot chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/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.