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Peruvian groundcherry vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Peruvian groundcherry and Taffy (candy)

  • The amount of Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus in Peruvian groundcherry is higher than in Taffy (candy).
  • Peruvian groundcherry covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 17% more than Taffy (candy).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe.

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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 Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +9900%
Contains more Phosphorus +3900%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +9900%
Contains more Phosphorus +3900%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +620%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +292.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 0% 0% 37% 28% 10% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 2% 0% 0% 7% 3% 1% 1% 0% 0% 2% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +620%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +292.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +6233.3%
Contains more Water +1660.8%
Contains more Other +247.8%
Contains more Fats +375.7%
Contains more Carbs +717.5%
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 g
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Protein +6233.3%
Contains more Water +1660.8%
Contains more Other +247.8%
Contains more Fats +375.7%
Contains more Carbs +717.5%

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 Taffy (candy)
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peruvian groundcherry Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 11.2g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 1.9g 0.03g Peruvian groundcherry
Fats 0.7g 3.33g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 11.2g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 53kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 68.48g Peruvian groundcherry
Calcium 9mg 8mg Peruvian groundcherry
Iron 1mg 0.01mg Peruvian groundcherry
Phosphorus 40mg 1mg Peruvian groundcherry
Potassium 3mg Taffy (candy)
Sodium 52mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 0.21mg Taffy (candy)
Selenium 0.7µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 720IU 100IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 27µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin E 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin C 11mg 0mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.028mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.012mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 0.002mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.004mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Peruvian groundcherry
Trans Fat 0g 0.131g Peruvian groundcherry
Saturated Fat 2.049g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g Taffy (candy)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peruvian groundcherry Taffy (candy)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Peruvian groundcherry
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.049g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.