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Peruvian groundcherry vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Peruvian groundcherry and Meatball

  • Peruvian groundcherry has more Vitamin C, however, Meatball is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Meatball covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 69% more than Peruvian groundcherry.

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

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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 +177.8%
Contains more Iron +116%
Contains more Phosphorus +760%
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 8% 81% 13% 148% 16% 72% 50% 236% 0% 5%
Contains more Calcium +177.8%
Contains more Iron +116%
Contains more Phosphorus +760%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +752.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +432.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 0% 35% 0% 0% 235% 50% 47% 30% 47% 59% 188% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +752.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +432.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +40%
Contains more Water +47.2%
Contains more Protein +1005.3%
Contains more Fats +1185.7%
Contains more Other +400%
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 g
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more Carbs +40%
Contains more Water +47.2%
Contains more Protein +1005.3%
Contains more Fats +1185.7%
Contains more Other +400%

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 Meatball
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 Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 11.2g 3.4g Peruvian groundcherry
Protein 1.9g 21g Meatball
Fats 0.7g 9g Meatball
Carbs 11.2g 8g Peruvian groundcherry
Calories 53kcal 197kcal Meatball
Sugar 1.25g Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 4.6g Meatball
Calcium 9mg 25mg Meatball
Iron 1mg 2.16mg Meatball
Magnesium 18mg Meatball
Phosphorus 40mg 344mg Meatball
Potassium 180mg Meatball
Sodium 550mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 1.8mg Meatball
Copper 0.706mg Meatball
Selenium 0.8µg Meatball
Vitamin A 720IU 0IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 0µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin E 1.73mg Meatball
Vitamin C 11mg 0mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.938mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.213mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 2.5mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.5mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.2mg Meatball
Folate 78µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg Meatball
Saturated Fat 1.425g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 2.188g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peruvian groundcherry Meatball
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
57%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
63%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 550mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.425g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball 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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.