Peruvian groundcherry vs. Mangosteen — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Peruvian groundcherry and mangosteen
- Peruvian groundcherry is higher than mangosteen in vitamin B3, vitamin A, vitamin C, and iron.
- Peruvian groundcherry covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 16% more than mangosteen.
- Peruvian groundcherry contains 21 times more vitamin A than mangosteen. While Peruvian groundcherry contains 720IU of vitamin A, mangosteen contains only 35IU.
- The glycemic index of Peruvian groundcherry is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Mangosteen, canned, syrup pack.
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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 | +400% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
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 | +279.3% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1700% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +103.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +879% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +35% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 0.286mg | 16% |
Iron | 1mg | 0.3mg | 9% |
Vitamin C | 11mg | 2.9mg | 9% |
Folate | 31µg | 8% | |
Copper | 0.069mg | 8% | |
Fiber | 1.8g | 7% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.054mg | 5% |
Phosphorus | 40mg | 8mg | 5% |
Vitamin A | 36µg | 2µg | 4% |
Manganese | 0.102mg | 4% | |
Protein | 1.9g | 0.41g | 3% |
Magnesium | 13mg | 3% | |
Carbs | 11.2g | 17.91g | 2% |
Zinc | 0.21mg | 2% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.018mg | 1% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.032mg | 1% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.054mg | 1% |
Calories | 53kcal | 73kcal | 1% |
Potassium | 48mg | 1% | |
Fats | 0.7g | 0.58g | 0% |
Net carbs | 11.2g | 16.11g | N/A |
Calcium | 9mg | 12mg | 0% |
Sodium | 7mg | 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:
0.41 g
Fats:
0.58 g
Carbs:
17.91 g
Water:
80.94 g
Other:
0.16 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +363.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +20.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +400% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +59.9% |
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Water
~80.94g