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Peruvian groundcherry vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Peruvian groundcherry and Nutmeg

  • Peruvian groundcherry has more Vitamin B3, and Vitamin C, however, Nutmeg is higher in Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Calcium.
  • Nutmeg covers your daily need of Iron 26% more than Peruvian groundcherry.
  • Peruvian groundcherry has 4 times more Vitamin C than Nutmeg. While Peruvian groundcherry has 11mg of Vitamin C, Nutmeg has only 3mg.

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

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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 +1944.4%
Contains more Iron +204%
Contains more Phosphorus +432.5%
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 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Contains more Calcium +1944.4%
Contains more Iron +204%
Contains more Phosphorus +432.5%

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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Nutmeg
Contains more Vitamin A +605.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +214.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.5%
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 7% 0% 0% 10% 87% 14% 25% 0% 37% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +605.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +214.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1270.8%
Contains more Protein +207.4%
Contains more Fats +5087.1%
Contains more Carbs +340.1%
Contains more Other +191.3%
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 g
6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more Water +1270.8%
Contains more Protein +207.4%
Contains more Fats +5087.1%
Contains more Carbs +340.1%
Contains more Other +191.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peruvian groundcherry Nutmeg Opinion
Net carbs 11.2g 28.49g Nutmeg
Protein 1.9g 5.84g Nutmeg
Fats 0.7g 36.31g Nutmeg
Carbs 11.2g 49.29g Nutmeg
Calories 53kcal 525kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 2.99g Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 20.8g Nutmeg
Calcium 9mg 184mg Nutmeg
Iron 1mg 3.04mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 183mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 40mg 213mg Nutmeg
Potassium 350mg Nutmeg
Sodium 16mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 2.15mg Nutmeg
Copper 1.027mg Nutmeg
Manganese 2.9mg Nutmeg
Selenium 1.6µg Nutmeg
Vitamin A 720IU 102IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 5µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin C 11mg 3mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.346mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.057mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 1.299mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B6 0.16mg Nutmeg
Folate 76µg Nutmeg
Saturated Fat 25.94g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 3.22g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g Nutmeg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Peruvian groundcherry Nutmeg
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
20%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.94g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.