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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, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Peruvian groundcherry covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 15% more than Prickly pear.
  • Peruvian groundcherry contains 8 times more Vitamin B1 than Prickly pear. While Peruvian groundcherry contains 0.11mg of Vitamin B1, Prickly pear contains only 0.014mg.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 2.7% 0% 38% 0% 0% 17% 0% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 61% 17% 19% 11% 27% 3.3% 10% 0.65% 0% 3.3%
Contains more IronIron +233.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +522.2%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 37% 43% 0% 0% 28% 9.2% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 47% 2.6% 0% 0% 3.5% 14% 8.6% 0% 14% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1574.4%
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%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 g
10% 88%
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%
~equal in 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.
Peruvian groundcherry Prickly pear
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peruvian groundcherry Prickly pear Opinion
Calories 53kcal 41kcal Peruvian groundcherry
Protein 1.9g 0.73g Peruvian groundcherry
Fats 0.7g 0.51g Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin C 11mg 14mg Prickly pear
Net carbs 11.2g 5.97g Peruvian groundcherry
Carbs 11.2g 9.57g Peruvian groundcherry
Magnesium 85mg Prickly pear
Calcium 9mg 56mg Prickly pear
Potassium 220mg Prickly pear
Iron 1mg 0.3mg Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 3.6g Prickly pear
Copper 0.08mg Prickly pear
Zinc 0.12mg Prickly pear
Phosphorus 40mg 24mg Peruvian groundcherry
Sodium 5mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A 720IU 43IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A 36µg 2µg Peruvian groundcherry
Selenium 0.6µg Prickly pear
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.014mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.06mg Prickly pear
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 0.46mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B6 0.06mg Prickly pear
Folate 6µg Prickly pear
Saturated Fat 0.067g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.075g Prickly pear
Polyunsaturated fat 0.213g Prickly pear

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peruvian groundcherry Prickly pear
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
13%
Peruvian groundcherry
7%
Prickly pear
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
15%
Prickly pear

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Peruvian groundcherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173043/nutrients
  2. Prickly pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167750/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.