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Peruvian groundcherry vs. Orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Peruvian groundcherry and Orange different?

  • Peruvian groundcherry is richer in Vitamin B3, and Iron, while Orange is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Orange covers your daily need of Vitamin C 47% more than Peruvian groundcherry.
  • Peruvian groundcherry contains 10 times more Iron than Orange. Peruvian groundcherry contains 1mg of Iron, while Orange contains 0.1mg.

Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties types were used in this article.

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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 +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +185.7%
Contains more Calcium +344.4%
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 12% 4% 8% 6% 16% 0% 2% 15% 4% 3%
Contains more Iron +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +185.7%
Contains more Calcium +344.4%

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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Orange
Contains more Vitamin A +220%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +892.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +383.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.04
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 14% 4% 0% 178% 22% 10% 6% 15% 14% 23% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +220%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +892.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +383.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.04

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +102.1%
Contains more Fats +483.3%
Contains more Other +81.8%
Equal in Carbs - 11.75
Equal in Water - 86.75
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 g
12% 87%
Protein: 0.94 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 11.75 g
Water: 86.75 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +102.1%
Contains more Fats +483.3%
Contains more Other +81.8%
Equal in Carbs - 11.75
Equal in Water - 86.75

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peruvian groundcherry Orange Opinion
Net carbs 11.2g 9.35g Peruvian groundcherry
Protein 1.9g 0.94g Peruvian groundcherry
Fats 0.7g 0.12g Peruvian groundcherry
Carbs 11.2g 11.75g Orange
Calories 53kcal 47kcal Peruvian groundcherry
Sugar 9.35g Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 2.4g Orange
Calcium 9mg 40mg Orange
Iron 1mg 0.1mg Peruvian groundcherry
Magnesium 10mg Orange
Phosphorus 40mg 14mg Peruvian groundcherry
Potassium 181mg Orange
Zinc 0.07mg Orange
Copper 0.045mg Orange
Manganese 0.025mg Orange
Selenium 0.5µg Orange
Vitamin A 720IU 225IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 11µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin E 0.18mg Orange
Vitamin C 11mg 53.2mg Orange
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.087mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.04mg
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 0.282mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.25mg Orange
Vitamin B6 0.06mg Orange
Folate 30µg Orange
Tryptophan 0.009mg Orange
Threonine 0.015mg Orange
Isoleucine 0.025mg Orange
Leucine 0.023mg Orange
Lysine 0.047mg Orange
Methionine 0.02mg Orange
Phenylalanine 0.031mg Orange
Valine 0.04mg Orange
Histidine 0.018mg Orange
Saturated Fat 0.015g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g Orange
Polyunsaturated fat 0.025g Orange

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peruvian groundcherry Orange
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
24%
Orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
7%
Orange

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Orange
Orange is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange
Orange 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. Orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169097/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.