Peruvian groundcherry vs. Rice pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Peruvian groundcherry and rice pudding?
- Peruvian groundcherry is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin C, vitamin A, and iron, while rice pudding is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
- Peruvian groundcherry's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 15% higher.
- Rice pudding has 16 times less vitamin C than Peruvian groundcherry. Peruvian groundcherry has 11mg of vitamin C, while rice pudding has 0.7mg.
- Rice pudding has a higher glycemic index (59) than Peruvian groundcherry (35).
We used Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Puddings, rice, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk types in this comparison.
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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 | +170.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1066.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +117.5% |
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 | +1471.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +532.1% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +27.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +252.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
3.29 g
Fats:
1.63 g
Carbs:
20.81 g
Water:
73.43 g
Other:
0.84 g
Contains more WaterWater | +16.3% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +73.2% |
Contains more FatsFats | +132.9% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +85.8% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 0.443mg | 15% |
Vitamin C | 11mg | 0.7mg | 11% |
Calcium | 9mg | 105mg | 10% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.24µg | 10% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.141mg | 8% |
Iron | 1mg | 0.37mg | 8% |
Phosphorus | 40mg | 87mg | 7% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.288mg | 6% | |
Sodium | 109mg | 5% | |
Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 4% | |
Potassium | 130mg | 4% | |
Vitamin D | 34IU | 4% | |
Saturated fat | 0.967g | 4% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 3% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.075mg | 3% |
Protein | 1.9g | 3.29g | 3% |
Calories | 53kcal | 111kcal | 3% |
Selenium | 1.9µg | 3% | |
Zinc | 0.38mg | 3% | |
Magnesium | 13mg | 3% | |
Carbs | 11.2g | 20.81g | 3% |
Copper | 0.018mg | 2% | |
Manganese | 0.057mg | 2% | |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 6mg | 2% |
Vitamin A | 36µg | 46µg | 1% |
Fats | 0.7g | 1.63g | 1% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.441g | 1% | |
Folate | 4µg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 11.2g | 20.71g | N/A |
Fiber | 0.1g | 0% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.126mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.169mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.273mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.221mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.07mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.075mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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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
11%

11%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%

15%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?

Rice pudding is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Rice pudding is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.967g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)