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Peruvian groundcherry vs. Pecan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Peruvian groundcherry and pecan

  • Peruvian groundcherry has more vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B3; however, pecan is richer in vitamin B1, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B2, and calcium.
  • Pecan covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 46% more than Peruvian groundcherry.
  • Pecan has 13 times less vitamin A than Peruvian groundcherry. Peruvian groundcherry has 720IU of vitamin A, while pecan has 56IU.
  • Peruvian groundcherry has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of Peruvian groundcherry is 35, while the glycemic index of pecan is 10.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Nuts, pecans.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 2.7% 0% 38% 0% 0% 17% 0% 0% 0%
Pecan
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 21% 36% 95% 400% 124% 119% 0% 587% 21%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +677.8%
Contains more IronIron +153%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +592.5%
~equal in Sodium ~0mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 37% 12% 0% 0% 28% 9.2% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Pecan
8
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.7% 1% 28% 0% 165% 30% 22% 52% 48% 0% 8.8% 17% 22%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +139.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +225%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 g
Pecan
4
9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more WaterWater +2326.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +382.6%
Contains more FatsFats +10181.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.8%
Contains more OtherOther +85%

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 Pecan
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peruvian groundcherry Pecan DV% diff.
Manganese 4.5mg 196%
Polyunsaturated fat 21.614g 144%
Copper 1.2mg 133%
Fats 0.7g 71.97g 110%
Monounsaturated fat 40.801g 102%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.66mg 46%
Zinc 4.53mg 41%
Fiber 9.6g 38%
Phosphorus 40mg 277mg 34%
Calories 53kcal 691kcal 32%
Magnesium 121mg 29%
Saturated fat 6.18g 28%
Iron 1mg 2.53mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.863mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 16%
Protein 1.9g 9.17g 15%
Potassium 410mg 12%
Vitamin C 11mg 1.1mg 11%
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 1.167mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.4mg 9%
Choline 40.5mg 7%
Selenium 3.8µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.13mg 7%
Folate 22µg 6%
Calcium 9mg 70mg 6%
Vitamin A 36µg 3µg 4%
Vitamin K 3.5µg 3%
Carbs 11.2g 13.86g 1%
Net carbs 11.2g 4.26g N/A
Sugar 3.97g N/A
Starch 0.46g 0%
Tryptophan 0.093mg 0%
Threonine 0.306mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.336mg 0%
Leucine 0.598mg 0%
Lysine 0.287mg 0%
Methionine 0.183mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.426mg 0%
Valine 0.411mg 0%
Histidine 0.262mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peruvian groundcherry Pecan
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
11%
Peruvian groundcherry
31%
Pecan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
149%
Pecan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
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 - 6.18g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan
Pecan 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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/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.