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Peruvian groundcherry vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Peruvian groundcherry and cayenne pepper different?

  • Cayenne pepper has more vitamin A, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and calcium than Peruvian groundcherry.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for cayenne pepper is 818% higher.

Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 2.7% 0% 38% 0% 0% 17% 0% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1544.4%
Contains more IronIron +680%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +632.5%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 37% 12% 0% 0% 28% 9.2% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 255% 694% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +594.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5680.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +198.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2197.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +210.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 g
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more WaterWater +960.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +532.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2367.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +405.6%
Contains more OtherOther +655%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Peruvian groundcherry Cayenne pepper
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peruvian groundcherry Cayenne pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin A 36µg 2081µg 227%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 199%
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 188%
Fiber 27.2g 109%
Manganese 2mg 87%
Iron 1mg 7.8mg 85%
Vitamin C 11mg 76.4mg 73%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.919mg 68%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Potassium 2014mg 59%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 56%
Copper 0.373mg 41%
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 8.701mg 37%
Phosphorus 40mg 293mg 36%
Magnesium 152mg 36%
Folate 106µg 27%
Fats 0.7g 17.27g 25%
Zinc 2.48mg 23%
Protein 1.9g 12.01g 20%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.328mg 18%
Selenium 8.8µg 16%
Carbs 11.2g 56.63g 15%
Saturated fat 3.26g 15%
Calcium 9mg 148mg 14%
Calories 53kcal 318kcal 13%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 2.75g 7%
Sodium 30mg 1%
Net carbs 11.2g 29.43g N/A
Sugar 10.34g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peruvian groundcherry Cayenne pepper
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
11%
Peruvian groundcherry
221%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.26g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Peruvian groundcherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173043/nutrients
  2. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.