Peruvian groundcherry vs. Ostrich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Peruvian groundcherry and ostrich
- Peruvian groundcherry is richer in vitamin A and vitamin C, yet ostrich is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for ostrich is 260% higher.
- Ostrich has a lower glycemic index than Peruvian groundcherry.
Food types used in this article are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +50% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Contains more IronIron | +179% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +527.5% |
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 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +110.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +630% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +155.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 6.25µg | 260% |
Selenium | 37.5µg | 68% | |
Protein | 1.9g | 28.49g | 53% |
Zinc | 4.85mg | 44% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.545mg | 42% | |
Phosphorus | 40mg | 251mg | 30% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 85mg | 28% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 7.143mg | 27% |
Vitamin B5 | 1.318mg | 26% | |
Iron | 1mg | 2.79mg | 22% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.292mg | 19% |
Copper | 0.152mg | 17% | |
Vitamin C | 11mg | 0mg | 12% |
Potassium | 362mg | 11% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.232mg | 10% |
Magnesium | 25mg | 6% | |
Saturated fat | 1g | 5% | |
Calories | 53kcal | 145kcal | 5% |
Vitamin A | 36µg | 0µg | 4% |
Carbs | 11.2g | 0g | 4% |
Folate | 15µg | 4% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.44g | 3% | |
Fats | 0.7g | 2.57g | 3% |
Sodium | 80mg | 3% | |
Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 2% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.97g | 2% | |
Manganese | 0.019mg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 11.2g | 0g | N/A |
Calcium | 9mg | 6mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.254mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 1.25mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 1.354mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 2.315mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 2.516mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.796mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 1.176mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.407mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.716mg | 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:
28.49 g
Fats:
2.57 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.51 g
Other:
0.43 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +24.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +86% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +1399.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +267.1% |