Peruvian groundcherry vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Peruvian groundcherry and paprika?
- Peruvian groundcherry is richer in vitamin C, while paprika is higher in vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B1.
- Paprika's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 971% higher.
- Paprika has 12 times less vitamin C than Peruvian groundcherry. Peruvian groundcherry has 11mg of vitamin C, while paprika has 0.9mg.
- Peruvian groundcherry has a higher glycemic index (35) than paprika (0).
We used Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Spices, paprika types in this comparison.
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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 | +2444.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +2014% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +685% |
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 | +1122.2% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6741.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2975% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +259.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin A | 36µg | 2463µg | 270% |
Iron | 1mg | 21.14mg | 252% |
Vitamin E | 29.1mg | 194% | |
Vitamin B6 | 2.141mg | 165% | |
Fiber | 34.9g | 140% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 1.23mg | 92% |
Copper | 0.713mg | 79% | |
Manganese | 1.59mg | 69% | |
Potassium | 2280mg | 67% | |
Vitamin K | 80.3µg | 67% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 7.766g | 52% | |
Vitamin B5 | 2.51mg | 50% | |
Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 10.06mg | 45% |
Magnesium | 178mg | 42% | |
Zinc | 4.33mg | 39% | |
Phosphorus | 40mg | 314mg | 39% |
Protein | 1.9g | 14.14g | 24% |
Calcium | 9mg | 229mg | 22% |
Fats | 0.7g | 12.89g | 19% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.33mg | 18% |
Carbs | 11.2g | 53.99g | 14% |
Folate | 49µg | 12% | |
Calories | 53kcal | 282kcal | 11% |
Selenium | 6.3µg | 11% | |
Vitamin C | 11mg | 0.9mg | 11% |
Saturated fat | 2.14g | 10% | |
Choline | 51.5mg | 9% | |
Fructose | 6.71g | 8% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 1.695g | 4% | |
Sodium | 68mg | 3% | |
Net carbs | 11.2g | 19.09g | N/A |
Sugar | 10.34g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.07mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.49mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.57mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.92mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.69mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.2mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.61mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.75mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.25mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.453g | 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:
14.14 g
Fats:
12.89 g
Carbs:
53.99 g
Water:
11.24 g
Other:
7.74 g
Contains more WaterWater | +659.8% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +644.2% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1741.4% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +382.1% |
Contains more OtherOther | +867.5% |