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Peruvian groundcherry vs. Tomatillo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Peruvian groundcherry and Tomatillo

  • Tomatillo has less Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Peruvian groundcherry has 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Tomatillo. Peruvian groundcherry has 0.11mg of Vitamin B1, while Tomatillo has 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.
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 14% 2.1% 24% 23% 26% 6% 17% 0.13% 19957% 2.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.6%
Contains more IronIron +61.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
~equal in Phosphorus ~39mg

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% 43% 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 39% 6.8% 7.6% 0% 11% 8.1% 35% 9% 13% 0% 25% 5.3% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +531.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~11.7mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
6% 92%
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%
~equal in 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.
Peruvian groundcherry Tomatillo
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peruvian groundcherry Tomatillo Opinion
Calories 53kcal 32kcal Peruvian groundcherry
Protein 1.9g 0.96g Peruvian groundcherry
Fats 0.7g 1.02g Tomatillo
Vitamin C 11mg 11.7mg Tomatillo
Net carbs 11.2g 3.94g Peruvian groundcherry
Carbs 11.2g 5.84g Peruvian groundcherry
Magnesium 20mg Tomatillo
Calcium 9mg 7mg Peruvian groundcherry
Potassium 268mg Tomatillo
Iron 1mg 0.62mg Peruvian groundcherry
Sugar 3.93g Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 1.9g Tomatillo
Copper 0.079mg Tomatillo
Zinc 0.22mg Tomatillo
Phosphorus 40mg 39mg Peruvian groundcherry
Sodium 1mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A 720IU 114IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 6µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin E 0.38mg Tomatillo
Manganese 153mg Tomatillo
Selenium 0.5µg Tomatillo
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.044mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.035mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 1.85mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.15mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B6 0.056mg Tomatillo
Vitamin K 10.1µg Tomatillo
Folate 7µg Tomatillo
Choline 7.6mg Tomatillo
Saturated Fat 0.139g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.155g Tomatillo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.417g Tomatillo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peruvian groundcherry Tomatillo
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
13%
Peruvian groundcherry
13%
Tomatillo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
2007%
Tomatillo

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
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 ($)

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. Tomatillo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168566/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.