Peruvian groundcherry vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Peruvian groundcherry and marinara sauce
- Peruvian groundcherry is richer in vitamin C and vitamin B1, yet marinara sauce is richer in vitamin B3.
- Peruvian groundcherry contains 5 times more vitamin B1 than marinara sauce. Peruvian groundcherry contains 0.11mg of vitamin B1, while marinara sauce contains 0.024mg.
Food types used in this article are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium.
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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 IronIron | +28.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
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 | +450% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +358.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin E | 2.4mg | 16% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.173mg | 13% | |
Vitamin K | 13.9µg | 12% | |
Vitamin C | 11mg | 2mg | 10% |
Copper | 0.081mg | 9% | |
Potassium | 319mg | 9% | |
Fiber | 1.8g | 7% | |
Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 3.917mg | 7% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.024mg | 7% |
Manganese | 0.137mg | 6% | |
Magnesium | 18mg | 4% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 3% | |
Iron | 1mg | 0.78mg | 3% |
Folate | 13µg | 3% | |
Calcium | 9mg | 27mg | 2% |
Zinc | 0.2mg | 2% | |
Choline | 13.7mg | 2% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.061mg | 2% |
Selenium | 1.1µg | 2% | |
Saturated fat | 0.17g | 1% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.377g | 1% | |
Phosphorus | 40mg | 34mg | 1% |
Sodium | 30mg | 1% | |
Protein | 1.9g | 1.41g | 1% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
Carbs | 11.2g | 8.06g | 1% |
Fats | 0.7g | 1.48g | 1% |
Calories | 53kcal | 51kcal | 0% |
Net carbs | 11.2g | 6.26g | N/A |
Sugar | 5.5g | N/A | |
Vitamin A | 36µg | 33µg | 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:
1.41 g
Fats:
1.48 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
87.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +39% |
Contains more FatsFats | +111.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +107.5% |
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Water
~87.39g