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 A, vitamin B3, and vitamin C; however, nutmeg is higher in iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and calcium.
- Nutmeg covers your daily need for iron, 26% more than Peruvian groundcherry.
- Peruvian groundcherry has 7 times more vitamin A than nutmeg. While Peruvian groundcherry has 720IU of vitamin A, nutmeg has only 102IU.
- The glycemic index of Peruvian groundcherry is higher.
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 less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1944.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +204% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +266.7% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +620% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +115.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +214.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Manganese | 2.9mg | 126% | |
Saturated fat | 25.94g | 118% | |
Copper | 1.027mg | 114% | |
Fiber | 20.8g | 83% | |
Fats | 0.7g | 36.31g | 55% |
Magnesium | 183mg | 44% | |
Iron | 1mg | 3.04mg | 26% |
Phosphorus | 40mg | 213mg | 25% |
Calories | 53kcal | 525kcal | 24% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.346mg | 20% |
Zinc | 2.15mg | 20% | |
Folate | 76µg | 19% | |
Calcium | 9mg | 184mg | 18% |
Carbs | 11.2g | 49.29g | 13% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 12% | |
Potassium | 350mg | 10% | |
Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 1.299mg | 9% |
Vitamin C | 11mg | 3mg | 9% |
Protein | 1.9g | 5.84g | 8% |
Monounsaturated fat | 3.22g | 8% | |
Selenium | 1.6µg | 3% | |
Vitamin A | 36µg | 5µg | 3% |
Choline | 8.8mg | 2% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.35g | 2% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.057mg | 1% |
Sodium | 16mg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 11.2g | 28.49g | N/A |
Sugar | 2.99g | N/A |
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:
5.84 g
Fats:
36.31 g
Carbs:
49.29 g
Water:
6.23 g
Other:
2.33 g
Contains more WaterWater | +1270.8% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +207.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +5087.1% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +340.1% |
Contains more OtherOther | +191.3% |