Peruvian groundcherry vs. Sweet and sour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Peruvian groundcherry and sweet and sour different?
- Peruvian groundcherry is higher than sweet and sour in vitamin B3, vitamin A, iron, and vitamin B1.
- Peruvian groundcherry covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 16% more than sweet and sour.
- Peruvian groundcherry contains 72 times more vitamin A than sweet and sour. Peruvian groundcherry contains 720IU of vitamin A, while sweet, and sour contains 10IU.
- Sweet and sour has a higher glycemic index (70) than Peruvian groundcherry (35).
Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Sauce, sweet, and sour, ready-to-serve types were 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.
Contains more IronIron | +376.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +471.4% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +11.1% |
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 | +26.4% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3500% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +129.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +110.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1397.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Manganese | 0.761mg | 33% | |
Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 0.187mg | 16% |
Sodium | 371mg | 16% | |
Iron | 1mg | 0.21mg | 10% |
Carbs | 11.2g | 38.22g | 9% |
Copper | 0.079mg | 9% | |
Calories | 53kcal | 150kcal | 5% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.048mg | 5% |
Phosphorus | 40mg | 7mg | 5% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.053mg | 4% | |
Vitamin A | 36µg | 1µg | 4% |
Potassium | 99mg | 3% | |
Protein | 1.9g | 0.27g | 3% |
Vitamin C | 11mg | 8.7mg | 3% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.019mg | 2% |
Folate | 8µg | 2% | |
Magnesium | 8mg | 2% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.093mg | 2% | |
Zinc | 0.09mg | 1% | |
Fats | 0.7g | 0.02g | 1% |
Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 11.2g | 38.12g | N/A |
Calcium | 9mg | 10mg | 0% |
Sugar | 18.75g | N/A | |
Fiber | 0.1g | 0% | |
Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
Choline | 2.4mg | 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:
0.27 g
Fats:
0.02 g
Carbs:
38.22 g
Water:
60.27 g
Other:
1.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +603.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +3400% |
Contains more WaterWater | +41.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +241.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +52.5% |