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Peruvian groundcherry vs. Pomegranate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Peruvian groundcherry and Pomegranate

  • Peruvian groundcherry is richer than Pomegranate in Vitamin B3, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Peruvian groundcherry is 16% higher.
  • Peruvian groundcherry contains 3 times more Iron than Pomegranate. Peruvian groundcherry contains 1mg of Iron, while Pomegranate contains 0.3mg.

Food types used in this article are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Pomegranates, 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.
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 8.6% 3% 21% 11% 53% 9.5% 15% 0.39% 16% 2.7%
Contains more IronIron +233.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.1%
~equal in Phosphorus ~36mg

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% 43% 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 34% 0% 12% 0% 17% 12% 5.5% 23% 17% 0% 41% 29% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +855.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~10.2mg
~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
2% 19% 78%
Protein: 1.67 g
Fats: 1.17 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 77.93 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.8%
Contains more OtherOther +50.9%
Contains more FatsFats +67.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +67%
~equal in Water ~77.93g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peruvian groundcherry Pomegranate Opinion
Calories 53kcal 83kcal Pomegranate
Protein 1.9g 1.67g Peruvian groundcherry
Fats 0.7g 1.17g Pomegranate
Vitamin C 11mg 10.2mg Peruvian groundcherry
Net carbs 11.2g 14.7g Pomegranate
Carbs 11.2g 18.7g Pomegranate
Magnesium 12mg Pomegranate
Calcium 9mg 10mg Pomegranate
Potassium 236mg Pomegranate
Iron 1mg 0.3mg Peruvian groundcherry
Sugar 13.67g Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 4g Pomegranate
Copper 0.158mg Pomegranate
Zinc 0.35mg Pomegranate
Phosphorus 40mg 36mg Peruvian groundcherry
Sodium 3mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A 720IU 0IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A 36µg 0µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin E 0.6mg Pomegranate
Manganese 0.119mg Pomegranate
Selenium 0.5µg Pomegranate
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.067mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.053mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 0.293mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.377mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B6 0.075mg Pomegranate
Vitamin K 16.4µg Pomegranate
Folate 38µg Pomegranate
Choline 7.6mg Pomegranate
Saturated Fat 0.12g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.093g Pomegranate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g Pomegranate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peruvian groundcherry Pomegranate
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
13%
Peruvian groundcherry
15%
Pomegranate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
14%
Pomegranate

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Pomegranate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169134/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.