Peruvian groundcherry vs Tamarind - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Peruvian groundcherry and Tamarind
- Peruvian groundcherry has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B3, however Tamarind is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
- Tamarind covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 27% more than Peruvian groundcherry.
- Tamarind has 3 times less Vitamin C than Peruvian groundcherry. Peruvian groundcherry has 11mg of Vitamin C, while Tamarind has 3.5mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Tamarinds, raw.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+722.2%
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Iron
+180%
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Phosphorus
+182.5%
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Calcium
+722.2%
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Iron
+180%
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Phosphorus
+182.5%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+2300%
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Vitamin C
+214.3%
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Vitamin B3
+44.5%
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Vitamin B1
+289.1%
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Vitamin B2
+280%
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Vitamin A
+2300%
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Vitamin C
+214.3%
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Vitamin B3
+44.5%
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Vitamin B1
+289.1%
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Vitamin B2
+280%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+16.7%
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Water
+172%
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Protein
+47.4%
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Carbs
+458%
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Other
+237.5%
Protein:
1.9 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
11.2 g
Water:
85.4 g
Other:
0.8 g
Protein:
2.8 g
Fats:
0.6 g
Carbs:
62.5 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
2.7 g
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Fats
+16.7%
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Water
+172%
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Protein
+47.4%
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Carbs
+458%
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+237.5%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in glycemic index |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 11.2g | 57.4g |
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Protein | 1.9g | 2.8g |
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Fats | 0.7g | 0.6g |
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Carbs | 11.2g | 62.5g |
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Calories | 53kcal | 239kcal |
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Sugar | 38.8g |
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Fiber | 5.1g |
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Calcium | 9mg | 74mg |
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Iron | 1mg | 2.8mg |
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Magnesium | 92mg |
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Phosphorus | 40mg | 113mg |
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Potassium | 628mg |
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Sodium | 28mg |
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Zinc | 0.1mg |
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Copper | 0.086mg |
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Vitamin A | 720IU | 30IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 36µg | 2µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.1mg |
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Vitamin C | 11mg | 3.5mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.428mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.152mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 1.938mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg |
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Folate | 14µg |
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Vitamin K | 2.8µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.018mg |
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Lysine | 0.139mg |
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Methionine | 0.014mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.272g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.181g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
14%

20%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%

41%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?

Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.272g)
Which food is cheaper?

Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)