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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| 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% |
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% |
~equal in
Protein
~2.05g
~equal in
Water
~79.25g