Peruvian groundcherry vs. Roselle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Peruvian groundcherry and Roselle different?
- Peruvian groundcherry is higher in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, however, Roselle is richer in Calcium, and Iron.
- Daily need coverage for Calcium from Roselle is 21% higher.
- Peruvian groundcherry contains 10 times more Vitamin B1 than Roselle. While Peruvian groundcherry contains 0.11mg of Vitamin B1, Roselle contains only 0.011mg.
Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Roselle, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2288.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +48% |
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 AVitamin A | +150.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +803.2% |
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Vitamin D
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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:
0.96 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
11.31 g
Water:
86.58 g
Other:
0.51 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +97.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +56.9% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.64g
~equal in
Carbs
~11.31g
~equal in
Water
~86.58g
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 Saturated Fat | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 53kcal | 49kcal |
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| Protein | 1.9g | 0.96g |
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| Fats | 0.7g | 0.64g |
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| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12mg |
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| Net carbs | 11.2g | 11.31g |
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| Carbs | 11.2g | 11.31g |
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| Magnesium | 51mg |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 215mg |
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| Potassium | 208mg |
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| Iron | 1mg | 1.48mg |
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| Phosphorus | 40mg | 37mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg |
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| Vitamin A | 720IU | 287IU |
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| Vitamin A | 36µg | 14µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.011mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.028mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 0.31mg |
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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%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roselle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roselle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
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 contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
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.