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Peruvian groundcherry vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Peruvian groundcherry and Lemongrass

  • Peruvian groundcherry has more Vitamin B3, and Vitamin C, however, Lemongrass is richer in Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Lemongrass covers your daily Iron needs 90% more than Peruvian groundcherry.
  • Lemongrass has 4 times less Vitamin C than Peruvian groundcherry. Peruvian groundcherry has 11mg of Vitamin C, while Lemongrass has 2.6mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Lemon grass (citronella), raw.

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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 Calcium +622.2%
Contains more Iron +717%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.5%
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 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains more Calcium +622.2%
Contains more Iron +717%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +11900%
Contains more Vitamin C +323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +237.5%
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 1% 0% 0% 9% 17% 32% 21% 3% 19% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +11900%
Contains more Vitamin C +323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +237.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Water +21%
Contains more Carbs +126%
Contains more Other +125%
Equal in Protein - 1.82
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 g
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Water +21%
Contains more Carbs +126%
Contains more Other +125%
Equal in Protein - 1.82

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 Lemongrass
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peruvian groundcherry Lemongrass Opinion
Net carbs 11.2g 25.31g Lemongrass
Protein 1.9g 1.82g Peruvian groundcherry
Fats 0.7g 0.49g Peruvian groundcherry
Carbs 11.2g 25.31g Lemongrass
Calories 53kcal 99kcal Lemongrass
Calcium 9mg 65mg Lemongrass
Iron 1mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 60mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 40mg 101mg Lemongrass
Potassium 723mg Lemongrass
Sodium 6mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 2.23mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.266mg Lemongrass
Manganese 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg Lemongrass
Vitamin A 720IU 6IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 0µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin C 11mg 2.6mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.065mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.135mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 1.101mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.05mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B6 0.08mg Lemongrass
Folate 75µg Lemongrass
Saturated Fat 0.119g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g Lemongrass
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g Lemongrass

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Peruvian groundcherry Lemongrass
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
13%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.119g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Lemongrass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168573/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.