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Peruvian groundcherry vs. Garden rhubarb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Peruvian groundcherry and Garden rhubarb

  • Peruvian groundcherry is higher in Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B1, yet Garden rhubarb is higher in Calcium.
  • Peruvian groundcherry covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 16% more than Garden rhubarb.
  • Peruvian groundcherry contains 6 times more Vitamin B1 than Garden rhubarb. While Peruvian groundcherry contains 0.11mg of Vitamin B1, Garden rhubarb contains only 0.02mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Rhubarb, 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.
Contains more Iron +354.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +185.7%
Contains more Calcium +855.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 9% 9% 6% 26% 1% 3% 7% 26% 6%
Contains more Iron +354.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +185.7%
Contains more Calcium +855.6%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +605.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +833.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 0% 0% 37% 28% 10% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 6% 0% 27% 5% 7% 6% 6% 6% 6% 0% 74%
Contains more Vitamin A +605.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +833.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +111.1%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Carbs +146.7%
Equal in Water - 93.61
Equal in Other - 0.75
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 g
5% 94%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 4.54 g
Water: 93.61 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more Protein +111.1%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Carbs +146.7%
Equal in Water - 93.61
Equal in Other - 0.75

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peruvian groundcherry Garden rhubarb Opinion
Net carbs 11.2g 2.74g Peruvian groundcherry
Protein 1.9g 0.9g Peruvian groundcherry
Fats 0.7g 0.2g Peruvian groundcherry
Carbs 11.2g 4.54g Peruvian groundcherry
Calories 53kcal 21kcal Peruvian groundcherry
Sugar 1.1g Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 1.8g Garden rhubarb
Calcium 9mg 86mg Garden rhubarb
Iron 1mg 0.22mg Peruvian groundcherry
Magnesium 12mg Garden rhubarb
Phosphorus 40mg 14mg Peruvian groundcherry
Potassium 288mg Garden rhubarb
Sodium 4mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 0.1mg Garden rhubarb
Copper 0.021mg Garden rhubarb
Manganese 0.196mg Garden rhubarb
Selenium 1.1µg Garden rhubarb
Vitamin A 720IU 102IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 5µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin E 0.27mg Garden rhubarb
Vitamin C 11mg 8mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.02mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.03mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 0.3mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.085mg Garden rhubarb
Vitamin B6 0.024mg Garden rhubarb
Folate 7µg Garden rhubarb
Vitamin K 29.3µg Garden rhubarb
Saturated Fat 0.053g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.039g Garden rhubarb
Polyunsaturated fat 0.099g Garden rhubarb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Peruvian groundcherry Garden rhubarb
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Peruvian groundcherry
12%
Garden rhubarb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
12%
Garden rhubarb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
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 - 0.053g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden rhubarb
Garden rhubarb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garden rhubarb
Garden rhubarb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Garden rhubarb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167758/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.