Peruvian groundcherry vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Peruvian groundcherry and chia seeds
- Peruvian groundcherry is richer in vitamin A and vitamin C, yet chia seeds are richer in phosphorus, iron, calcium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for phosphorus for chia seeds is 117% higher.
- Peruvian groundcherry contains 13 times more vitamin A than chia seeds. Peruvian groundcherry contains 720IU of vitamin A, while chia seeds contain 54IU.
- Chia seeds have a lower glycemic index than Peruvian groundcherry.
Food types used in this article are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Seeds, chia seeds, dried.
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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 | +6911.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +672% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2050% |
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 | +587.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +463.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +325% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +215.4% |
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:
16.54 g
Fats:
30.74 g
Carbs:
42.12 g
Water:
5.8 g
Other:
4.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1372.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +770.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4291.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +276.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +500% |
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 |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.665g | 158% | |
| Fiber | 34.4g | 138% | |
| Manganese | 2.723mg | 118% | |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 860mg | 117% |
| Copper | 0.924mg | 103% | |
| Selenium | 55.2µg | 100% | |
| Iron | 1mg | 7.72mg | 84% |
| Magnesium | 335mg | 80% | |
| Calcium | 9mg | 631mg | 62% |
| Fats | 0.7g | 30.74g | 46% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.62mg | 43% |
| Zinc | 4.58mg | 42% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 8.83mg | 38% |
| Protein | 1.9g | 16.54g | 29% |
| Calories | 53kcal | 486kcal | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 3.33g | 15% | |
| Folate | 49µg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 407mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 1.6mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 11.2g | 42.12g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.17mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.309g | 6% | |
| Vitamin A | 36µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 16mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 11.2g | 7.72g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.14g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.436mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.709mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.801mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.371mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.97mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.588mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.016mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.95mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.531mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 17.83g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.835g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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221%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds 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 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 ($)
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.