Peruvian groundcherry vs. Prickly pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Peruvian groundcherry and prickly pear
- Peruvian groundcherry is higher than prickly pear in vitamin B3, vitamin A, iron, and vitamin B1.
- Peruvian groundcherry covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 15% more than prickly pear.
- Peruvian groundcherry contains 17 times more vitamin A than prickly pear. While Peruvian groundcherry contains 720IU of vitamin A, prickly pear contains only 43IU.
- The glycemic index of prickly pear is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Prickly pears, 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 | +233.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +522.2% |
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 | +1700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +685.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +508.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +27.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
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:
0.73 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
9.57 g
Water:
87.55 g
Other:
1.64 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +160.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +37.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +105% |
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Water
~87.55g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Magnesium | 85mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 0.46mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3.6g | 14% | |
| Iron | 1mg | 0.3mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.014mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 220mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 9mg | 56mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 36µg | 2µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 14mg | 3% |
| Folate | 6µg | 2% | |
| Protein | 1.9g | 0.73g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Calories | 53kcal | 41kcal | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 11.2g | 9.57g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.213g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.7g | 0.51g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 11.2g | 5.97g | N/A |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.067g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.075g | 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
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7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Prickly pear is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prickly pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.067g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.