Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Peruvian groundcherry vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

What are the main differences between Peruvian groundcherry and Parsnip?

  • Peruvian groundcherry is richer in Vitamin B3, and Iron, while Parsnip is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Peruvian groundcherry's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 13% higher.
  • Parsnip has 2 times less Iron than Peruvian groundcherry. Peruvian groundcherry has 1mg of Iron, while Parsnip has 0.59mg.

We used Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Parsnips, raw types in this comparison.

Infographic

Peruvian groundcherry vs Parsnip infographic
Infographic link

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 +69.5%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.5%
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 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Iron +69.5%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.5%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
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 0% 30% 0% 57% 23% 12% 14% 36% 21% 51% 0% 57%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +58.3%
Contains more Fats +133.3%
Contains more Carbs +60.6%
Contains more Other +22.5%
Equal in Water - 79.53
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 g
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more Protein +58.3%
Contains more Fats +133.3%
Contains more Carbs +60.6%
Contains more Other +22.5%
Equal in Water - 79.53

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peruvian groundcherry Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 11.2g 13.09g Parsnip
Protein 1.9g 1.2g Peruvian groundcherry
Fats 0.7g 0.3g Peruvian groundcherry
Carbs 11.2g 17.99g Parsnip
Calories 53kcal 75kcal Parsnip
Sugar 4.8g Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 9mg 36mg Parsnip
Iron 1mg 0.59mg Peruvian groundcherry
Magnesium 29mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 40mg 71mg Parsnip
Potassium 375mg Parsnip
Sodium 10mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 0.59mg Parsnip
Copper 0.12mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 720IU 0IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 0µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin E 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 11mg 17mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.09mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.05mg Parsnip
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 0.7mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg Parsnip
Folate 67µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 22.5µg Parsnip
Saturated Fat 0.05g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g Parsnip

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Peruvian groundcherry Parsnip
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Parsnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170417/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.