Peruvian groundcherry vs. Lemon meringue pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Peruvian groundcherry and lemon meringue pie different?
- Peruvian groundcherry is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin A, and vitamin C; however, lemon meringue pie is richer in vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for lemon meringue pie is 18% higher.
- Peruvian groundcherry contains 5 times more vitamin A than lemon meringue pie. While Peruvian groundcherry contains 720IU of vitamin A, lemon meringue pie contains only 160IU.
- Peruvian groundcherry has a lower glycemic index (35) than lemon meringue pie (59).
Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe are the varieties 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 less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
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 | +233.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +196.6% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +19.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +297.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.331g | 22% | |
Selenium | 11.6µg | 21% | |
Fats | 0.7g | 12.9g | 19% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 53mg | 18% |
Monounsaturated fat | 5.582g | 14% | |
Saturated fat | 3.185g | 14% | |
Calories | 53kcal | 285kcal | 12% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 0.944mg | 12% |
Sodium | 242mg | 11% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.159mg | 9% |
Vitamin C | 11mg | 3.3mg | 9% |
Carbs | 11.2g | 39.1g | 9% |
Folate | 25µg | 6% | |
Manganese | 0.128mg | 6% | |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.12µg | 5% |
Copper | 0.042mg | 5% | |
Protein | 1.9g | 3.8g | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.214mg | 4% | |
Zinc | 0.28mg | 3% | |
Potassium | 65mg | 2% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.027mg | 2% | |
Vitamin A | 36µg | 43µg | 1% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.118mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 6mg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 11.2g | 39.1g | N/A |
Calcium | 9mg | 12mg | 0% |
Iron | 1mg | 1mg | 0% |
Phosphorus | 40mg | 42mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.143mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.169mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.292mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.181mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.092mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.194mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.192mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.087mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | N/A |
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:
3.8 g
Fats:
12.9 g
Carbs:
39.1 g
Water:
43.3 g
Other:
0.9 g
Contains more WaterWater | +97.2% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +100% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1742.9% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +249.1% |
Contains more OtherOther | +12.5% |