Peruvian groundcherry vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Peruvian groundcherry and ricotta
- Peruvian groundcherry is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin C, vitamin B1, iron, and vitamin A, yet ricotta is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for calcium for ricotta is 20% higher.
Food types used in this article are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk.
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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 | +163.2% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2200% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +295% |
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 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +746.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2592.3% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +233.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +387.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Saturated fat | 8.295g | 38% | |
Selenium | 14.5µg | 26% | |
Calcium | 9mg | 207mg | 20% |
Fats | 0.7g | 12.98g | 19% |
Protein | 1.9g | 11.26g | 19% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 51mg | 17% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 0.104mg | 17% |
Phosphorus | 40mg | 158mg | 17% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.34µg | 14% |
Vitamin C | 11mg | 0mg | 12% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.195mg | 12% |
Zinc | 1.16mg | 11% | |
Vitamin A | 36µg | 120µg | 9% |
Monounsaturated fat | 3.627g | 9% | |
Iron | 1mg | 0.38mg | 8% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.013mg | 8% |
Calories | 53kcal | 174kcal | 6% |
Sodium | 84mg | 4% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg | 4% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.385g | 3% | |
Carbs | 11.2g | 3.04g | 3% |
Folate | 12µg | 3% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 3% | |
Choline | 17.5mg | 3% | |
Magnesium | 11mg | 3% | |
Potassium | 105mg | 3% | |
Copper | 0.021mg | 2% | |
Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1% | |
Vitamin D | 10IU | 1% | |
Net carbs | 11.2g | 3.04g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.27g | N/A | |
Manganese | 0.006mg | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.517mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.589mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.221mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 1.338mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.556mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.692mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.459mg | 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:
11.26 g
Fats:
12.98 g
Carbs:
3.04 g
Water:
71.7 g
Other:
1.02 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +268.4% |
Contains more WaterWater | +19.1% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +492.6% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1754.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +27.5% |