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Peruvian groundcherry vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Peruvian groundcherry and ice cream

  • Peruvian groundcherry has more vitamin B3, vitamin C, iron, vitamin A, and vitamin B1; however, ice cream is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, and phosphorus.
  • Peruvian groundcherry covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 17% more than ice cream.
  • Peruvian groundcherry has 18 times more vitamin C than ice cream. While Peruvian groundcherry has 11mg of vitamin C, ice cream has only 0.6mg.
  • The glycemic index of ice cream is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Ice creams, vanilla.

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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 10% 38% 18% 3.4% 7.7% 19% 45% 10% 1% 9.8%
Contains more IronIron +1011.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1322.2%
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 2% 39% 6% 3% 10% 55% 2.2% 35% 11% 49% 0.75% 3.8% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +168.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2313.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +227.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +500%
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% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +40%
Contains more ProteinProtein +84.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1471.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +110.7%
Contains more OtherOther +12.5%

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 Ice cream
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 Ice cream DV% diff.
Saturated fat 6.79g 31%
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 0.116mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.39µg 16%
Fats 0.7g 11g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.24mg 15%
Cholesterol 0mg 44mg 15%
Vitamin C 11mg 0.6mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 12%
Calcium 9mg 128mg 12%
Iron 1mg 0.09mg 11%
Vitamin A 36µg 118µg 9%
Phosphorus 40mg 105mg 9%
Calories 53kcal 207kcal 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.969g 7%
Zinc 0.69mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.041mg 6%
Potassium 199mg 6%
Choline 26mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 4%
Carbs 11.2g 23.6g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 3%
Selenium 1.8µg 3%
Protein 1.9g 3.5g 3%
Magnesium 14mg 3%
Sodium 80mg 3%
Copper 0.023mg 3%
Fiber 0.7g 3%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2%
Folate 5µg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 11.2g 22.9g N/A
Sugar 21.22g N/A
Manganese 0.008mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0%
Threonine 0.146mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0%
Leucine 0.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.258mg 0%
Methionine 0.081mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Peruvian groundcherry Ice cream
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
18%
Ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
16%
Ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice cream
Ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream
Ice cream 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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.