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Peruvian groundcherry vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Peruvian groundcherry and Wafer

  • Peruvian groundcherry is higher in Vitamin C, yet Wafer is higher in Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Wafer covers your daily Iron needs 38% more than Peruvian groundcherry.

Food varieties used in this article are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Cookies, chocolate wafers.

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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 Calcium +244.4%
Contains more Iron +301%
Contains more Phosphorus +230%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 151% 38% 57% 19% 76% 30% 155% 91% 32%
Contains more Calcium +244.4%
Contains more Iron +301%
Contains more Phosphorus +230%

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.
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Wafer
Contains more Vitamin A +7100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +84.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +565%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.858
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 0% 0% 37% 28% 10% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 15% 0% 0% 51% 62% 54% 23% 12% 36% 12% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +7100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +84.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +565%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.858

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1797.8%
Contains more Protein +247.4%
Contains more Fats +1928.6%
Contains more Carbs +549.1%
Contains more Other +150%
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 g
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more Water +1797.8%
Contains more Protein +247.4%
Contains more Fats +1928.6%
Contains more Carbs +549.1%
Contains more Other +150%

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 Wafer
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peruvian groundcherry Wafer Opinion
Net carbs 11.2g 69.3g Wafer
Protein 1.9g 6.6g Wafer
Fats 0.7g 14.2g Wafer
Carbs 11.2g 72.7g Wafer
Calories 53kcal 433kcal Wafer
Sugar 37.43g Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 3.4g Wafer
Calcium 9mg 31mg Wafer
Iron 1mg 4.01mg Wafer
Magnesium 53mg Wafer
Phosphorus 40mg 132mg Wafer
Potassium 210mg Wafer
Sodium 580mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 1.09mg Wafer
Copper 0.463mg Wafer
Manganese 0.696mg Wafer
Selenium 5.7µg Wafer
Vitamin A 720IU 10IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 3µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin E 0.72mg Wafer
Vitamin C 11mg 0mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.203mg Wafer
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.266mg Wafer
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 2.858mg Wafer
Vitamin B5 0.381mg Wafer
Vitamin B6 0.051mg Wafer
Folate 47µg Wafer
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Wafer
Vitamin K 2.4µg Wafer
Tryptophan 0.096mg Wafer
Threonine 0.22mg Wafer
Isoleucine 0.261mg Wafer
Leucine 0.447mg Wafer
Lysine 0.281mg Wafer
Methionine 0.105mg Wafer
Phenylalanine 0.308mg Wafer
Valine 0.323mg Wafer
Histidine 0.128mg Wafer
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Peruvian groundcherry
Saturated Fat 4.241g Peruvian groundcherry
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Wafer
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Wafer
Monounsaturated Fat 4.865g Wafer
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g Wafer

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peruvian groundcherry Wafer
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Peruvian groundcherry
22%
Wafer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
65%
Wafer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 580mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.241g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/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.