Peruvian groundcherry vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on the differences between Peruvian groundcherry and peanuts
- Peruvian groundcherry is higher in vitamin A and vitamin C, yet peanuts are higher in vitamin B3, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B1, calcium, and vitamin B2.
- Peanuts cover your daily vitamin B3 needs 58% more than Peruvian groundcherry.
- The glycemic index of peanuts is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Peanuts, all types, 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 less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +922.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +358% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +840% |
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 | +481.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +237.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +330.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Copper | 1.144mg | 127% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 15.558g | 104% | |
Manganese | 1.934mg | 84% | |
Fats | 0.7g | 49.24g | 75% |
Monounsaturated fat | 24.426g | 61% | |
Folate | 240µg | 60% | |
Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 12.066mg | 58% |
Vitamin E | 8.33mg | 56% | |
Phosphorus | 40mg | 376mg | 48% |
Protein | 1.9g | 25.8g | 48% |
Iron | 1mg | 4.58mg | 45% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.64mg | 44% |
Magnesium | 168mg | 40% | |
Vitamin B5 | 1.767mg | 35% | |
Fiber | 8.5g | 34% | |
Zinc | 3.27mg | 30% | |
Saturated fat | 6.279g | 29% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 27% | |
Calories | 53kcal | 567kcal | 26% |
Potassium | 705mg | 21% | |
Selenium | 7.2µg | 13% | |
Vitamin C | 11mg | 0mg | 12% |
Choline | 52.5mg | 10% | |
Calcium | 9mg | 92mg | 8% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.135mg | 7% |
Vitamin A | 36µg | 0µg | 4% |
Carbs | 11.2g | 16.13g | 2% |
Sodium | 18mg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 11.2g | 7.63g | N/A |
Sugar | 4.72g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.25mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.883mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.907mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.672mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.926mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.317mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 1.377mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.082mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.652mg | 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:
25.8 g
Fats:
49.24 g
Carbs:
16.13 g
Water:
6.5 g
Other:
2.33 g
Contains more WaterWater | +1213.8% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +1257.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +6934.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +44% |
Contains more OtherOther | +191.3% |