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Peruvian groundcherry vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Peruvian groundcherry and Monterey Jack

  • Peruvian groundcherry has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B1, however, Monterey Jack is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Monterey Jack covers your daily need of Calcium 74% more than Peruvian groundcherry.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Cheese, monterey.

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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 Iron +38.9%
Contains more Calcium +8188.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +1010%
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 224% 27% 20% 191% 8% 79% 82% 11% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +38.9%
Contains more Calcium +8188.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +1010%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2910.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +875%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 769
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 47% 6% 18% 0% 4% 90% 2% 13% 19% 14% 104% 7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2910.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +875%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 769

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1547.1%
Contains more Water +108.2%
Contains more Protein +1188.4%
Contains more Fats +4225.7%
Contains more Other +343.8%
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 g
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
Contains more Carbs +1547.1%
Contains more Water +108.2%
Contains more Protein +1188.4%
Contains more Fats +4225.7%
Contains more Other +343.8%

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 Monterey Jack
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peruvian groundcherry Monterey Jack Opinion
Net carbs 11.2g 0.68g Peruvian groundcherry
Protein 1.9g 24.48g Monterey Jack
Fats 0.7g 30.28g Monterey Jack
Carbs 11.2g 0.68g Peruvian groundcherry
Calories 53kcal 373kcal Monterey Jack
Sugar 0.5g Peruvian groundcherry
Calcium 9mg 746mg Monterey Jack
Iron 1mg 0.72mg Peruvian groundcherry
Magnesium 27mg Monterey Jack
Phosphorus 40mg 444mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 81mg Monterey Jack
Sodium 600mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 3mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.032mg Monterey Jack
Manganese 0.011mg Monterey Jack
Selenium 14.5µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin A 720IU 769IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 198µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 0.26mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 22IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.6µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin C 11mg 0mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.015mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.39mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 0.093mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.21mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B6 0.079mg Monterey Jack
Folate 18µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.83µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 2.5µg Monterey Jack
Tryptophan 0.315mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.871mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 1.519mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.344mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 2.037mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.641mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 1.289mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.635mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.859mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg Peruvian groundcherry
Saturated Fat 19.066g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 8.751g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g Monterey Jack

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Peruvian groundcherry Monterey Jack
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
27%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 600mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.066g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Monterey Jack - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170844/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.