Peruvian groundcherry vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Peruvian groundcherry and melon
- Peruvian groundcherry has more vitamin B3, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B1, and phosphorus, while melon has more vitamin C.
- Peruvian groundcherry's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 16% higher.
- Peruvian groundcherry has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of Peruvian groundcherry is 35, while the glycemic index of melon is 62.
The food types used in this comparison are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Melons, casaba, 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 IronIron | +194.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +700% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +22.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +633.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +29% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1106.9% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +98.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 0.232mg | 16% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 13% | |
Vitamin C | 11mg | 21.8mg | 12% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.015mg | 8% |
Iron | 1mg | 0.34mg | 8% |
Copper | 0.06mg | 7% | |
Potassium | 182mg | 5% | |
Phosphorus | 40mg | 5mg | 5% |
Fiber | 0.9g | 4% | |
Vitamin A | 36µg | 0µg | 4% |
Magnesium | 11mg | 3% | |
Carbs | 11.2g | 6.58g | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg | 2% | |
Manganese | 0.035mg | 2% | |
Folate | 8µg | 2% | |
Protein | 1.9g | 1.11g | 2% |
Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.031mg | 1% |
Calories | 53kcal | 28kcal | 1% |
Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
Choline | 7.6mg | 1% | |
Fats | 0.7g | 0.1g | 1% |
Zinc | 0.07mg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 11.2g | 5.68g | N/A |
Calcium | 9mg | 11mg | 0% |
Sugar | 5.69g | N/A | |
Sodium | 9mg | 0% | |
Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0% | |
Saturated fat | 0.025g | 0% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.039g | 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:
1.11 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
6.58 g
Water:
91.85 g
Other:
0.36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +71.2% |
Contains more FatsFats | +600% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +70.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +122.2% |
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Water
~91.85g