Peruvian groundcherry vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Peruvian groundcherry and icing different?
- Peruvian groundcherry is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, and vitamin B1, while icing is higher in vitamin B2.
- Icing covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 20% more than Peruvian groundcherry.
- Icing has a higher glycemic index (51) than Peruvian groundcherry (35).
Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat types were used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +200% |
Contains more IronIron | +525% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +122.2% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1000% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1172.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +655% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Polyunsaturated fat | 7.951g | 53% | |
Fats | 0.7g | 16.23g | 24% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.302mg | 20% |
Carbs | 11.2g | 67.89g | 19% |
Calories | 53kcal | 418kcal | 18% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 0.22mg | 16% |
Saturated fat | 2.974g | 14% | |
Vitamin C | 11mg | 0mg | 12% |
Monounsaturated fat | 4.86g | 12% | |
Vitamin K | 13µg | 11% | |
Iron | 1mg | 0.16mg | 11% |
Vitamin E | 1.53mg | 10% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.01mg | 8% |
Sodium | 184mg | 8% | |
Vitamin A | 36µg | 0µg | 4% |
Protein | 1.9g | 0g | 4% |
Phosphorus | 40mg | 18mg | 3% |
Folate | 8µg | 2% | |
Zinc | 0.07mg | 1% | |
Potassium | 34mg | 1% | |
Calcium | 9mg | 3mg | 1% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.055mg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 11.2g | 67.89g | N/A |
Magnesium | 1mg | 0% | |
Sugar | 63.1g | N/A | |
Selenium | 0.1µg | 0% | |
Choline | 2.3mg | 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:
0 g
Fats:
16.23 g
Carbs:
67.89 g
Water:
15.07 g
Other:
0.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +466.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +2218.6% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +506.2% |
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