Peruvian groundcherry vs. Tomatillo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Peruvian groundcherry and tomatillos
- Tomatillos have less vitamin A, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
- Peruvian groundcherry's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 12% more.
- Peruvian groundcherry has 3 times more vitamin B1 than tomatillos. Peruvian groundcherry has 0.11mg of vitamin B1, while tomatillos have 0.044mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Tomatillos, 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +28.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +61.3% |
| 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 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +51.4% |
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:
0.96 g
Fats:
1.02 g
Carbs:
5.84 g
Water:
91.63 g
Other:
0.55 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +97.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +91.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +45.7% |
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Water
~91.63g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 153mg | 6652% | |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 9% | |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 8% | |
| Vitamin K | 10.1µg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 268mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 1.85mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.044mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 0.62mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin A | 36µg | 6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.15mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.417g | 3% | |
| Carbs | 11.2g | 5.84g | 2% |
| Folate | 7µg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 2% | |
| Protein | 1.9g | 0.96g | 2% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.139g | 1% | |
| Calories | 53kcal | 32kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 11.7mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.7g | 1.02g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 11.2g | 3.94g | N/A |
| Calcium | 9mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.93g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 39mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.155g | 0% |
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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
11%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomatillo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomatillo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.139g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)