Peruvian groundcherry vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Peruvian groundcherry and pork
- Peruvian groundcherry has more vitamin A and vitamin C; however, pork is richer in vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
- Pork covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 64% more than Peruvian groundcherry.
- Pork has 103 times less vitamin A than Peruvian groundcherry. Peruvian groundcherry has 720IU of vitamin A, while pork has 7IU.
- Peruvian groundcherry has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of Peruvian groundcherry is 35, while the glycemic index of pork is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean, and fat, cooked, broiled.
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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 | +14.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +111.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +515% |
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 | +1733.3% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1700% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +697.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +702.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +79.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Selenium | 45.3µg | 82% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.877mg | 64% |
Protein | 1.9g | 27.32g | 51% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.464mg | 36% | |
Phosphorus | 40mg | 246mg | 29% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.7µg | 29% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 80mg | 27% |
Saturated fat | 5.23g | 24% | |
Zinc | 2.39mg | 22% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.321mg | 22% |
Fats | 0.7g | 13.92g | 20% |
Choline | 93.9mg | 17% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 6.19g | 15% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.698mg | 14% | |
Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 5.037mg | 14% |
Vitamin C | 11mg | 0.6mg | 12% |
Potassium | 423mg | 12% | |
Calories | 53kcal | 242kcal | 9% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.2g | 8% | |
Copper | 0.073mg | 8% | |
Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
Vitamin D | 53IU | 7% | |
Magnesium | 28mg | 7% | |
Carbs | 11.2g | 0g | 4% |
Vitamin A | 36µg | 2µg | 4% |
Sodium | 62mg | 3% | |
Iron | 1mg | 0.87mg | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 2% | |
Calcium | 9mg | 19mg | 1% |
Folate | 5µg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 11.2g | 0g | N/A |
Manganese | 0.009mg | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.338mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 1.234mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 1.26mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 2.177mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 2.446mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.712mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.473mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 1.067mg | 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:
27.32 g
Fats:
13.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.87 g
Other:
0.89 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +47.6% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +1337.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1888.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +11.3% |