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Peruvian groundcherry vs. Kumquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Peruvian groundcherry and Kumquat?

  • Peruvian groundcherry is higher in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, however, Kumquat is richer in Vitamin C, and Calcium.
  • Kumquat's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 37% more.
  • Kumquat contains 7 times less Vitamin B3 than Peruvian groundcherry. Peruvian groundcherry contains 2.8mg of Vitamin B3, while Kumquat contains 0.429mg.

We used Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Kumquats, raw types 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 Iron +16.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.5%
Contains more Calcium +588.9%
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 19% 33% 15% 9% 17% 2% 5% 32% 18% 0%
Contains more Iron +16.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.5%
Contains more Calcium +588.9%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +148.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +197.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +552.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +299.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125%
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 18% 3% 0% 147% 10% 21% 9% 13% 9% 13% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +148.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +197.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +552.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +299.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +56.9%
Contains more Fats +22.9%
Contains more Carbs +42%
Equal in Protein - 1.88
Equal in Water - 80.85
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 g
2% 16% 81%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 15.9 g
Water: 80.85 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Other +56.9%
Contains more Fats +22.9%
Contains more Carbs +42%
Equal in Protein - 1.88
Equal in Water - 80.85

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 Kumquat
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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peruvian groundcherry Kumquat Opinion
Net carbs 11.2g 9.4g Peruvian groundcherry
Protein 1.9g 1.88g Peruvian groundcherry
Fats 0.7g 0.86g Kumquat
Carbs 11.2g 15.9g Kumquat
Calories 53kcal 71kcal Kumquat
Sugar 9.36g Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 6.5g Kumquat
Calcium 9mg 62mg Kumquat
Iron 1mg 0.86mg Peruvian groundcherry
Magnesium 20mg Kumquat
Phosphorus 40mg 19mg Peruvian groundcherry
Potassium 186mg Kumquat
Sodium 10mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 0.17mg Kumquat
Copper 0.095mg Kumquat
Manganese 0.135mg Kumquat
Vitamin A 720IU 290IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 15µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin E 0.15mg Kumquat
Vitamin C 11mg 43.9mg Kumquat
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.037mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.09mg Kumquat
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 0.429mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.208mg Kumquat
Vitamin B6 0.036mg Kumquat
Folate 17µg Kumquat
Saturated Fat 0.103g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g Kumquat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g Kumquat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peruvian groundcherry Kumquat
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
20%
Kumquat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
14%
Kumquat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.103g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kumquat
Kumquat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kumquat
Kumquat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Kumquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168154/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.