Peruvian groundcherry vs. Purple mangosteen — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Peruvian groundcherry and Purple mangosteen
- Peruvian groundcherry is higher than Purple mangosteen in Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, and Iron.
- Peruvian groundcherry covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 16% more than Purple mangosteen.
- Peruvian groundcherry contains 5 times more Phosphorus than Purple mangosteen. While Peruvian groundcherry contains 40mg of Phosphorus, Purple mangosteen contains only 8mg.
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.
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Iron
+233.3%
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Phosphorus
+400%
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Calcium
+33.3%
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Iron
+233.3%
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Phosphorus
+400%
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Calcium
+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.
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Vitamin A
+1957.1%
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Vitamin C
+279.3%
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Vitamin B1
+103.7%
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Vitamin B3
+879%
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Vitamin B2
+35%
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Vitamin A
+1957.1%
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Vitamin C
+279.3%
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Vitamin B1
+103.7%
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Vitamin B3
+879%
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Vitamin B2
+35%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+363.4%
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Fats
+20.7%
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+400%
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Carbs
+59.9%
Equal in Water - 80.94
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
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Protein
+363.4%
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+20.7%
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+400%
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+59.9%
Equal in Water - 80.94
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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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in Saturated Fat | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 11.2g | 16.11g |
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Protein | 1.9g | 0.41g |
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Fats | 0.7g | 0.58g |
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Carbs | 11.2g | 17.91g |
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Calories | 53kcal | 73kcal |
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Fiber | 1.8g |
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Calcium | 9mg | 12mg |
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Iron | 1mg | 0.3mg |
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Magnesium | 13mg |
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Phosphorus | 40mg | 8mg |
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Potassium | 48mg |
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Sodium | 7mg |
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Zinc | 0.21mg |
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Copper | 0.069mg |
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Manganese | 0.102mg |
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Vitamin A | 720IU | 35IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 36µg | 2µg |
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Vitamin C | 11mg | 2.9mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.054mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.054mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 0.286mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.032mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.018mg |
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Folate | 31µg |
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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
14%

6%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%

7%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?

Purple mangosteen is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?

Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?

Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
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.