Peruvian groundcherry vs. Semolina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Peruvian groundcherry and semolina
- Peruvian groundcherry is richer in vitamin A and vitamin C, yet semolina is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for phosphorus for semolina is 16% higher.
- Peruvian groundcherry has a lower glycemic index than semolina.
Food types used in this article are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry.
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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 | +35.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +688.9% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +282.5% |
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 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +103.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +80.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Manganese | 1.035mg | 45% | |
Selenium | 19.9µg | 36% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.452mg | 35% | |
Copper | 0.284mg | 32% | |
Starch | 68.29g | 28% | |
Carbs | 11.2g | 80.89g | 23% |
Phosphorus | 40mg | 153mg | 16% |
Calories | 53kcal | 374kcal | 16% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 5.048mg | 14% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.672mg | 13% | |
Vitamin C | 11mg | 0mg | 12% |
Protein | 1.9g | 7.51g | 11% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.224mg | 10% |
Zinc | 1.02mg | 9% | |
Fiber | 1.8g | 7% | |
Calcium | 9mg | 71mg | 6% |
Magnesium | 27mg | 6% | |
Potassium | 174mg | 5% | |
Vitamin A | 36µg | 4% | |
Iron | 1mg | 0.74mg | 3% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 2% | |
Folate | 8µg | 2% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.258g | 1% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
Fats | 0.7g | 1.03g | 1% |
Saturated fat | 0.294g | 1% | |
Net carbs | 11.2g | 79.09g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.33g | N/A | |
Sodium | 2mg | 0% | |
Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0% | |
Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.103mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.271mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.339mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.656mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.215mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.183mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.398mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.47mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
Fructose | 0.02g | 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:
7.51 g
Fats:
1.03 g
Carbs:
80.89 g
Water:
9.86 g
Other:
0.71 g
Contains more WaterWater | +766.1% |
Contains more OtherOther | +12.7% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +295.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +47.1% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +622.2% |