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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, vitamin A, 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).
  • Taffy (candy) has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of taffy (candy) is 51, while the glycemic index of Peruvian groundcherry is 35.

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.
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 0% 2.4% 0.26% 0.38% 0% 5.7% 0.43% 6.8% 0% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.5%
Contains more IronIron +9900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
~equal in Magnesium ~0mg
~equal in Copper ~0mg
~equal in Manganese ~0mg

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 0% 9% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +292.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +139900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0mg
~equal in Folate ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peruvian groundcherry Taffy (candy) DV% diff.
Carbs 11.2g 91.56g 27%
Calories 53kcal 397kcal 17%
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 0.002mg 17%
Vitamin C 11mg 0mg 12%
Iron 1mg 0.01mg 12%
Saturated fat 2.049g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.028mg 7%
Phosphorus 40mg 1mg 6%
Fats 0.7g 3.33g 4%
Protein 1.9g 0.03g 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.838g 2%
Zinc 0.21mg 2%
Sodium 52mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.012mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 1%
Vitamin A 36µg 27µg 1%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 1%
Net carbs 11.2g 91.56g N/A
Calcium 9mg 8mg 0%
Potassium 3mg 0%
Sugar 68.48g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.131g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g N/A

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
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 ProteinProtein +6233.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1660.8%
Contains more OtherOther +247.8%
Contains more FatsFats +375.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +717.5%

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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.