Peruvian groundcherry vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Peruvian groundcherry and potato chips different?
- Peruvian groundcherry is higher in vitamin A; however, potato chips are richer in vitamin C, phosphorus, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for potato chips is 22% higher.
- Peruvian groundcherry has a lower glycemic index (35) than potato chips (56).
Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted are the varieties used in this article.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +166.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +63% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +312.5% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +182.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +51.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +392.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 81% | |
Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 61% | |
Fats | 0.7g | 34.6g | 52% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 51% | |
Saturated fat | 10.96g | 50% | |
Potassium | 1275mg | 38% | |
Copper | 0.306mg | 34% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 25% | |
Calories | 53kcal | 536kcal | 24% |
Histidine | 153mg | 22% | |
Vitamin C | 11mg | 31.1mg | 22% |
Manganese | 0.44mg | 19% | |
Fiber | 4.8g | 19% | |
Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 18% | |
Phosphorus | 40mg | 165mg | 18% |
Magnesium | 67mg | 16% | |
Selenium | 8.1µg | 15% | |
Carbs | 11.2g | 52.9g | 14% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.197mg | 12% |
Folate | 45µg | 11% | |
Zinc | 1.09mg | 10% | |
Protein | 1.9g | 7g | 10% |
Iron | 1mg | 1.63mg | 8% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 8% | |
Choline | 37.5mg | 7% | |
Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 3.827mg | 6% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.167mg | 5% |
Vitamin A | 36µg | 0µg | 4% |
Calcium | 9mg | 24mg | 2% |
Net carbs | 11.2g | 48.1g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.22g | N/A | |
Sodium | 8mg | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.253mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.419mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.424mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.392mg | 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:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
Contains more WaterWater | +4394.7% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +268.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +4842.9% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +372.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +350% |