Peruvian groundcherry vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on the differences between Peruvian groundcherry and sweet potato
- Peruvian groundcherry is higher in vitamin B3 and vitamin C, yet sweet potato is higher in vitamin A.
- Sweet potato covers your daily vitamin A needs 269% more than Peruvian groundcherry.
- Peruvian groundcherry contains 5 times more vitamin B3 than sweet potato. While Peruvian groundcherry contains 2.8mg of vitamin B3, sweet potato contains only 0.557mg.
- The glycemic index of Peruvian groundcherry is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared.
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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 | +63.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +233.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +358.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +41% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +402.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1869.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin A | 36µg | 709µg | 75% |
| Copper | 0.151mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.8mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.209mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 0.557mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% | |
| Manganese | 0.258mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 2.4mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 337mg | 10% | |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1mg | 0.61mg | 5% |
| Starch | 12.65g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.078mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 11.2g | 20.12g | 3% |
| Folate | 11µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 12.3mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.061mg | 2% |
| Calories | 53kcal | 86kcal | 2% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 55mg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Protein | 1.9g | 1.57g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.7g | 0.05g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.7g | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 47mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 11.2g | 17.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.18g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.018g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.001g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.092mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.029mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.086mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.031mg | 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:
1.57 g
Fats:
0.05 g
Carbs:
20.12 g
Water:
77.28 g
Other:
0.98 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1300% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +79.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.5% |
~equal in
Water
~77.28g