Peruvian groundcherry vs. Truffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Peruvian groundcherry and truffle?
- Peruvian groundcherry is richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B1, while truffle is higher in vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and calcium.
- Truffle's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 62% higher.
We used Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Fungi, Cloud ears, dried types in this comparison.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1666.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +488% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +360% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +633.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2010% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +123.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Fiber | 70.1g | 280% | |
Manganese | 1.951mg | 85% | |
Selenium | 43.4µg | 79% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.844mg | 62% |
Iron | 1mg | 5.88mg | 61% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 6.267mg | 22% |
Potassium | 754mg | 22% | |
Carbs | 11.2g | 73.01g | 21% |
Phosphorus | 40mg | 184mg | 21% |
Magnesium | 83mg | 20% | |
Copper | 0.183mg | 20% | |
Calcium | 9mg | 159mg | 15% |
Protein | 1.9g | 9.25g | 15% |
Calories | 53kcal | 284kcal | 12% |
Zinc | 1.32mg | 12% | |
Vitamin C | 11mg | 0mg | 12% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.481mg | 10% | |
Folate | 38µg | 10% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.112mg | 9% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.015mg | 8% |
Vitamin A | 36µg | 0µg | 4% |
Sodium | 35mg | 2% | |
Fats | 0.7g | 0.73g | 0% |
Net carbs | 11.2g | 2.91g | N/A |
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:
9.25 g
Fats:
0.73 g
Carbs:
73.01 g
Water:
14.8 g
Other:
2.21 g
Contains more WaterWater | +477% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +386.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +551.9% |
Contains more OtherOther | +176.3% |
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Fats
~0.73g