Peruvian groundcherry vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Peruvian groundcherry and onions
- The amount of vitamin B3, vitamin A, iron, and vitamin B1 in Peruvian groundcherry is higher than in onions.
- Peruvian groundcherry covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 17% more than onions.
- Onions have 360 times less vitamin A than Peruvian groundcherry. Peruvian groundcherry has 720IU of vitamin A, while onions have 2IU.
- Peruvian groundcherry has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of Peruvian groundcherry is 35, while the glycemic index of onions is 15.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Onions, 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 | +376.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +155.6% |
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 | +48.6% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +139.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2313.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 0.116mg | 17% |
Iron | 1mg | 0.21mg | 10% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 9% | |
Fiber | 1.7g | 7% | |
Manganese | 0.129mg | 6% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.046mg | 5% |
Folate | 19µg | 5% | |
Vitamin A | 36µg | 0µg | 4% |
Vitamin C | 11mg | 7.4mg | 4% |
Potassium | 146mg | 4% | |
Copper | 0.039mg | 4% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.123mg | 2% | |
Protein | 1.9g | 1.1g | 2% |
Fructose | 1.29g | 2% | |
Phosphorus | 40mg | 29mg | 2% |
Zinc | 0.17mg | 2% | |
Magnesium | 10mg | 2% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
Fats | 0.7g | 0.1g | 1% |
Carbs | 11.2g | 9.34g | 1% |
Choline | 6.1mg | 1% | |
Calcium | 9mg | 23mg | 1% |
Selenium | 0.5µg | 1% | |
Calories | 53kcal | 40kcal | 1% |
Net carbs | 11.2g | 7.64g | N/A |
Sugar | 4.24g | N/A | |
Sodium | 4mg | 0% | |
Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0% | |
Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
Saturated fat | 0.042g | 0% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.013g | 0% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.014mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.039mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.002mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.014mg | 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:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
9.34 g
Water:
89.11 g
Other:
0.35 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +72.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +600% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.9% |
Contains more OtherOther | +128.6% |
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Water
~89.11g