Peruvian groundcherry vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Peruvian groundcherry and turmeric
- Peruvian groundcherry has more vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B3, while turmeric has more iron, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B2.
- Turmeric's daily need coverage for iron is 675% higher.
- Turmeric has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of turmeric is 0, while the glycemic index of Peruvian groundcherry is 35.
The food types used in this comparison are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Spices, turmeric, ground.
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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 | +1766.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +5400% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +647.5% |
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 | +1471.4% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +89.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +107.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +275% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Manganese | 19.8mg | 861% | |
Iron | 1mg | 55mg | 675% |
Copper | 1.3mg | 144% | |
Fiber | 22.7g | 91% | |
Potassium | 2080mg | 61% | |
Magnesium | 208mg | 50% | |
Zinc | 4.5mg | 41% | |
Phosphorus | 40mg | 299mg | 37% |
Vitamin E | 4.43mg | 30% | |
Carbs | 11.2g | 67.14g | 19% |
Calcium | 9mg | 168mg | 16% |
Protein | 1.9g | 9.68g | 16% |
Calories | 53kcal | 312kcal | 13% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.542mg | 11% | |
Vitamin K | 13.4µg | 11% | |
Vitamin C | 11mg | 0.7mg | 11% |
Selenium | 6.2µg | 11% | |
Choline | 49.2mg | 9% | |
Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 1.35mg | 9% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.15mg | 8% |
Saturated fat | 1.838g | 8% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 8% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.756g | 5% | |
Folate | 20µg | 5% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.058mg | 4% |
Fats | 0.7g | 3.25g | 4% |
Vitamin A | 36µg | 0µg | 4% |
Fructose | 0.45g | 1% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.449g | 1% | |
Sodium | 27mg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 11.2g | 44.44g | N/A |
Sugar | 3.21g | N/A | |
Trans fat | 0g | 0.056g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.33mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.47mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.81mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.38mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.14mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.53mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.66mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.081g | 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:
9.68 g
Fats:
3.25 g
Carbs:
67.14 g
Water:
12.85 g
Other:
7.08 g
Contains more WaterWater | +564.6% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +409.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +364.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +499.5% |
Contains more OtherOther | +785% |