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Peruvian groundcherry vs. Poblano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Peruvian groundcherry and poblano?

  • Peruvian groundcherry is richer in vitamin C, while poblano is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B2, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and calcium.
  • Poblano's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 394% higher.
  • Poblano has 6 times less vitamin C than Peruvian groundcherry. Peruvian groundcherry has 11mg of vitamin C, while poblano has 2mg.

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

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 81% 18% 213% 410% 169% 39% 86% 5.6% 167% 16%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +577.8%
Contains more IronIron +993%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +402.5%

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.
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%
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 6.7% 341% 0% 0% 45% 520% 120% 120% 816% 0% 0% 52% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2738.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +5537.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +128.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
12% 8% 51% 23% 6%
Protein: 11.86 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 51.42 g
Water: 22.63 g
Other: 5.89 g
Contains more WaterWater +277.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +524.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1071.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +359.1%
Contains more OtherOther +636.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peruvian groundcherry Poblano DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 3.535mg 272%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 2.255mg 170%
Iron 1mg 10.93mg 124%
Vitamin A 36µg 1022µg 110%
Fiber 21.6g 86%
Potassium 2411mg 71%
Copper 0.508mg 56%
Manganese 1.279mg 56%
Vitamin B5 1.993mg 40%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.511g 30%
Magnesium 113mg 27%
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 6.403mg 23%
Phosphorus 40mg 201mg 23%
Protein 1.9g 11.86g 20%
Folate 69µg 17%
Carbs 11.2g 51.42g 13%
Zinc 1.42mg 13%
Fats 0.7g 8.2g 12%
Calories 53kcal 281kcal 11%
Vitamin C 11mg 2mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.179mg 6%
Selenium 2.9µg 5%
Calcium 9mg 61mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.82g 4%
Sodium 43mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.492g 1%
Net carbs 11.2g 29.82g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.425mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.373mg 0%
Leucine 0.605mg 0%
Lysine 0.515mg 0%
Methionine 0.142mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.361mg 0%
Valine 0.489mg 0%
Histidine 0.232mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peruvian groundcherry Poblano
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
155%
Poblano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
120%
Poblano

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Poblano
Poblano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poblano
Poblano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Poblano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169396/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.