Peruvian groundcherry vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Peruvian groundcherry and shortbread
- Peruvian groundcherry has more vitamin A and vitamin C; however, shortbread is richer in iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
- Shortbread covers your daily iron needs 25% more than Peruvian groundcherry.
- Shortbread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shortbread is 64, while the glycemic index of Peruvian groundcherry is 35.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.
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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 | +44.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +198% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +65% |
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 | +220.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +685% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 56% | |
Fats | 0.7g | 26.22g | 39% |
Saturated fat | 8.105g | 37% | |
Iron | 1mg | 2.98mg | 25% |
Calories | 53kcal | 514kcal | 23% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.314mg | 21% |
Folate | 81µg | 20% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.353mg | 20% |
Carbs | 11.2g | 63.78g | 18% |
Manganese | 0.393mg | 17% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 6.708g | 17% | |
Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 16% | |
Sodium | 353mg | 15% | |
Vitamin C | 11mg | 0mg | 12% |
Selenium | 6.2µg | 11% | |
Copper | 0.09mg | 10% | |
Vitamin K | 11µg | 9% | |
Protein | 1.9g | 5.37g | 7% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 6% | |
Fiber | 1.3g | 5% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 5% | |
Vitamin A | 36µg | 0µg | 4% |
Phosphorus | 40mg | 66mg | 4% |
Zinc | 0.49mg | 4% | |
Potassium | 88mg | 3% | |
Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 3.275mg | 3% |
Magnesium | 14mg | 3% | |
Net carbs | 11.2g | 62.48g | N/A |
Calcium | 9mg | 13mg | 0% |
Sugar | 21.65g | N/A | |
Trans fat | 0g | 0.714g | N/A |
Choline | 0.9mg | 0% | |
Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | N/A |
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:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
Contains more WaterWater | +2272.2% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +182.6% |
Contains more FatsFats | +3645.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +469.5% |
Contains more OtherOther | +28.8% |