Peruvian groundcherry vs. Pineapple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Peruvian groundcherry and pineapple
- Peruvian groundcherry is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin A, and iron, yet pineapple is richer in vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for pineapple is 41% higher.
- Peruvian groundcherry contains 12 times more vitamin A than pineapple. Peruvian groundcherry contains 720IU of vitamin A, while pineapple contains 58IU.
- Peruvian groundcherry has a lower glycemic index than pineapple.
Food types used in this article are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Pineapple, raw, all varieties.
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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 IronIron | +244.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +400% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +44.4% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1100% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +39.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +460% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +334.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin C | 11mg | 47.8mg | 41% |
Manganese | 0.927mg | 40% | |
Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 0.5mg | 14% |
Copper | 0.11mg | 12% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.112mg | 9% | |
Iron | 1mg | 0.29mg | 9% |
Fiber | 1.4g | 6% | |
Phosphorus | 40mg | 8mg | 5% |
Folate | 18µg | 5% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg | 4% | |
Vitamin A | 36µg | 3µg | 4% |
Fructose | 2.12g | 3% | |
Protein | 1.9g | 0.54g | 3% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.079mg | 3% |
Magnesium | 12mg | 3% | |
Potassium | 109mg | 3% | |
Zinc | 0.12mg | 1% | |
Fats | 0.7g | 0.12g | 1% |
Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 1% | |
Carbs | 11.2g | 13.12g | 1% |
Choline | 5.5mg | 1% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.032mg | 1% |
Calories | 53kcal | 50kcal | 0% |
Net carbs | 11.2g | 11.72g | N/A |
Calcium | 9mg | 13mg | 0% |
Sugar | 9.85g | N/A | |
Sodium | 1mg | 0% | |
Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0% | |
Selenium | 0.1µg | 0% | |
Saturated fat | 0.009g | 0% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.013g | 0% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.04g | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.005mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.024mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.026mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.012mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.024mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.01mg | 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:
0.54 g
Fats:
0.12 g
Carbs:
13.12 g
Water:
86 g
Other:
0.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +251.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +483.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +263.6% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.1% |
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Water
~86g