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Peruvian groundcherry vs. Quince — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Peruvian groundcherry and Quince

  • Peruvian groundcherry is richer than Quince in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Peruvian groundcherry is 16% higher.
  • Peruvian groundcherry contains 6 times more Vitamin B1 than Quince. Peruvian groundcherry contains 0.11mg of Vitamin B1, while Quince contains 0.02mg.

Food types used in this article are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Quinces, 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%
Quince
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.3% 17% 26% 43% 1.1% 7.3% 0.52% 0% 3.3%
Contains more IronIron +42.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +135.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.2%
~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%
Quince
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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 50% 2.4% 0% 0% 5% 6.9% 3.8% 4.9% 9.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +36.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
Quince
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15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +375%
Contains more FatsFats +600%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.6%
~equal in Water ~83.8g

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 Quince
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peruvian groundcherry Quince Opinion
Calories 53kcal 57kcal Quince
Protein 1.9g 0.4g Peruvian groundcherry
Fats 0.7g 0.1g Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin C 11mg 15mg Quince
Net carbs 11.2g 13.4g Quince
Carbs 11.2g 15.3g Quince
Magnesium 8mg Quince
Calcium 9mg 11mg Quince
Potassium 197mg Quince
Iron 1mg 0.7mg Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 1.9g Quince
Copper 0.13mg Quince
Zinc 0.04mg Quince
Phosphorus 40mg 17mg Peruvian groundcherry
Sodium 4mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A 720IU 40IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A 36µg 2µg Peruvian groundcherry
Selenium 0.6µg Quince
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.02mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.03mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 0.2mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.081mg Quince
Vitamin B6 0.04mg Quince
Folate 3µg Quince
Saturated Fat 0.01g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g Quince
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g Quince

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
6%
Quince
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
11%
Quince

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Quince
Quince is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (35)
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. Quince - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/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.