Peruvian groundcherry vs. Sherbet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on the differences between Peruvian groundcherry and sherbet
- Peruvian groundcherry is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin A, iron, vitamin C, and vitamin B1, yet sherbet is higher in vitamin B12.
- Peruvian groundcherry covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 17% more than sherbet.
- Peruvian groundcherry contains 16 times more vitamin A than sherbet. While Peruvian groundcherry contains 720IU of vitamin A, sherbet contains only 46IU.
- The glycemic index of Peruvian groundcherry is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Sherbet, orange.
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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 | +614.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +500% |
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 | +378.3% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +307.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4344.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +142.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 0.063mg | 17% |
Iron | 1mg | 0.14mg | 11% |
Vitamin C | 11mg | 2.3mg | 10% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.027mg | 7% |
Carbs | 11.2g | 30.4g | 6% |
Calories | 53kcal | 144kcal | 5% |
Saturated fat | 1.16g | 5% | |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.13µg | 5% |
Calcium | 9mg | 54mg | 5% |
Fiber | 1.3g | 5% | |
Zinc | 0.48mg | 4% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.224mg | 4% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.097mg | 4% |
Potassium | 96mg | 3% | |
Copper | 0.028mg | 3% | |
Selenium | 1.5µg | 3% | |
Vitamin A | 36µg | 12µg | 3% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.023mg | 2% | |
Sodium | 46mg | 2% | |
Protein | 1.9g | 1.1g | 2% |
Magnesium | 8mg | 2% | |
Fats | 0.7g | 2g | 2% |
Folate | 4µg | 1% | |
Choline | 7.7mg | 1% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.53g | 1% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.08g | 1% | |
Net carbs | 11.2g | 29.1g | N/A |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
Sugar | 24.32g | N/A | |
Phosphorus | 40mg | 40mg | 0% |
Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
Manganese | 0.011mg | 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:
1.1 g
Fats:
2 g
Carbs:
30.4 g
Water:
66.1 g
Other:
0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +72.7% |
Contains more WaterWater | +29.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
Contains more FatsFats | +185.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +171.4% |