Peruvian groundcherry vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Peruvian groundcherry and potatoes
- Peruvian groundcherry has more vitamin A and vitamin B3; however, potatoes are richer in vitamin C.
- Peruvian groundcherry covers your daily vitamin A needs 14% more than potatoes.
- Potatoes have 3 times less vitamin B3 than Peruvian groundcherry. Peruvian groundcherry has 2.8mg of vitamin B3, while potatoes have 1.061mg.
- Potatoes have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potatoes is 86, while the glycemic index of Peruvian groundcherry is 35.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Potatoes, flesh and skin, 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.
Contains more IronIron | +23.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +35.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +163.9% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +79.1% |
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:
2.05 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
17.49 g
Water:
79.25 g
Other:
1.12 g
Contains more FatsFats | +677.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +56.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +40% |
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Protein
~2.05g
~equal in
Water
~79.25g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 23% | |
Potassium | 425mg | 13% | |
Copper | 0.11mg | 12% | |
Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 1.061mg | 11% |
Vitamin C | 11mg | 19.7mg | 10% |
Manganese | 0.2mg | 9% | |
Fiber | 2.1g | 8% | |
Starch | 15.29g | 6% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 6% | |
Magnesium | 23mg | 5% | |
Folate | 15µg | 4% | |
Vitamin A | 36µg | 0µg | 4% |
Zinc | 0.3mg | 3% | |
Vitamin K | 2µg | 2% | |
Carbs | 11.2g | 17.49g | 2% |
Iron | 1mg | 0.81mg | 2% |
Phosphorus | 40mg | 57mg | 2% |
Choline | 12.1mg | 2% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.081mg | 2% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.032mg | 1% |
Calories | 53kcal | 77kcal | 1% |
Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
Fats | 0.7g | 0.09g | 1% |
Protein | 1.9g | 2.05g | 0% |
Net carbs | 11.2g | 15.39g | N/A |
Calcium | 9mg | 12mg | 0% |
Sugar | 0.82g | N/A | |
Sodium | 6mg | 0% | |
Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
Saturated fat | 0.025g | 0% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.098mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.032mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.103mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
Fructose | 0.26g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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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%

17%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%

19%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?

Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?

Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)