Peruvian groundcherry vs. Puff pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Peruvian groundcherry and puff pastry different?
- Peruvian groundcherry is higher in vitamin A and vitamin C; however, puff pastry is richer in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for iron for puff pastry is 20% higher.
- Peruvian groundcherry has a lower glycemic index (35) than puff pastry (56).
Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked 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 | +11.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +160% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +193.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +545% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +35.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Polyunsaturated fat | 22.228g | 148% | |
Fats | 0.7g | 38.5g | 58% |
Selenium | 24.5µg | 45% | |
Saturated fat | 5.502g | 25% | |
Calories | 53kcal | 558kcal | 25% |
Manganese | 0.495mg | 22% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 8.828g | 22% | |
Iron | 1mg | 2.6mg | 20% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.323mg | 18% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.258mg | 17% |
Folate | 55µg | 14% | |
Vitamin K | 16.3µg | 14% | |
Copper | 0.115mg | 13% | |
Carbs | 11.2g | 45.7g | 12% |
Vitamin C | 11mg | 0mg | 12% |
Sodium | 253mg | 11% | |
Protein | 1.9g | 7.4g | 11% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 3.8mg | 6% |
Fiber | 1.5g | 6% | |
Zinc | 0.54mg | 5% | |
Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 4% | |
Magnesium | 16mg | 4% | |
Vitamin A | 36µg | 0µg | 4% |
Phosphorus | 40mg | 60mg | 3% |
Potassium | 62mg | 2% | |
Choline | 6.2mg | 1% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.019mg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 11.2g | 44.2g | N/A |
Calcium | 9mg | 10mg | 0% |
Sugar | 0.75g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.086mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.198mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.275mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.514mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.367mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.312mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.158mg | 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:
7.4 g
Fats:
38.5 g
Carbs:
45.7 g
Water:
7.4 g
Other:
1 g
Contains more WaterWater | +1054.1% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +289.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +5400% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +308% |
Contains more OtherOther | +25% |