Peruvian groundcherry vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Peruvian groundcherry and agave nectar
- Peruvian groundcherry has more vitamin B3, iron, vitamin A, and phosphorus; however, agave nectar is richer in vitamin B2 and vitamin C.
- Peruvian groundcherry covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 13% more than agave nectar.
- Agave nectar has 40 times less phosphorus than Peruvian groundcherry. Peruvian groundcherry has 40mg of phosphorus, while agave nectar has 1mg.
- Peruvian groundcherry has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of Peruvian groundcherry is 35, while the glycemic index of agave nectar is 13.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Sweetener, syrup, agave.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +800% |
Contains more IronIron | +1011.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +3900% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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 AVitamin A | +350% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +306.4% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +54.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +10.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +312.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Fructose | 55.6g | 70% | |
Carbs | 11.2g | 76.37g | 22% |
Vitamin K | 22.5µg | 19% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.234mg | 18% | |
Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 0.689mg | 13% |
Calories | 53kcal | 310kcal | 13% |
Iron | 1mg | 0.09mg | 11% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.165mg | 10% |
Folate | 30µg | 8% | |
Vitamin E | 0.98mg | 7% | |
Vitamin C | 11mg | 17mg | 7% |
Phosphorus | 40mg | 1mg | 6% |
Protein | 1.9g | 0.09g | 4% |
Vitamin A | 36µg | 8µg | 3% |
Selenium | 1.7µg | 3% | |
Choline | 13.3mg | 2% | |
Copper | 0.009mg | 1% | |
Calcium | 9mg | 1mg | 1% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.122mg | 1% |
Fiber | 0.2g | 1% | |
Fats | 0.7g | 0.45g | 0% |
Net carbs | 11.2g | 76.17g | N/A |
Magnesium | 1mg | 0% | |
Potassium | 4mg | 0% | |
Sugar | 68.03g | N/A | |
Zinc | 0.01mg | 0% | |
Sodium | 4mg | 0% | |
Manganese | 0.005mg | 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:
0.09 g
Fats:
0.45 g
Carbs:
76.37 g
Water:
22.94 g
Other:
0.15 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +2011.1% |
Contains more FatsFats | +55.6% |
Contains more WaterWater | +272.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +433.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +581.9% |