Peruvian groundcherry vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Peruvian groundcherry and safflower different?
- Peruvian groundcherry is higher in vitamin A and vitamin C; however, safflower is richer in vitamin B1, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B2, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for safflower is 88% higher.
Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried 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 | +766.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +390% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1510% |
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 AVitamin A | +1100% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +957.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +937.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Copper | 1.747mg | 194% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 28.223g | 188% | |
Vitamin B6 | 1.17mg | 90% | |
Manganese | 2.014mg | 88% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 1.163mg | 88% |
Phosphorus | 40mg | 644mg | 86% |
Magnesium | 353mg | 84% | |
Vitamin B5 | 4.03mg | 81% | |
Fats | 0.7g | 38.45g | 58% |
Iron | 1mg | 4.9mg | 49% |
Zinc | 5.05mg | 46% | |
Folate | 160µg | 40% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.415mg | 29% |
Protein | 1.9g | 16.18g | 29% |
Calories | 53kcal | 517kcal | 23% |
Potassium | 687mg | 20% | |
Saturated fat | 3.682g | 17% | |
Vitamin C | 11mg | 0mg | 12% |
Monounsaturated fat | 4.848g | 12% | |
Carbs | 11.2g | 34.29g | 8% |
Calcium | 9mg | 78mg | 7% |
Vitamin A | 36µg | 3µg | 4% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 2.284mg | 3% |
Net carbs | 11.2g | 34.29g | N/A |
Sodium | 3mg | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.183mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.586mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.717mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.154mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.534mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.284mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.806mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.025mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.452mg | 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:
16.18 g
Fats:
38.45 g
Carbs:
34.29 g
Water:
5.62 g
Other:
5.46 g
Contains more WaterWater | +1419.6% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +751.6% |
Contains more FatsFats | +5392.9% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +206.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +582.5% |