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Peruvian groundcherry vs. Wakame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Peruvian groundcherry and Wakame?

  • Peruvian groundcherry is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B3, however, Wakame is richer in Iron, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Wakame's daily need coverage for Iron is 15% more.
  • Wakame contains 4 times less Vitamin C than Peruvian groundcherry. Peruvian groundcherry contains 11mg of Vitamin C, while Wakame contains 3mg.

We used Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Seaweed, wakame, raw types in this article.

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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 +1566.7%
Contains more Iron +118%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
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 45% 82% 77% 35% 5% 114% 11% 95% 183% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1566.7%
Contains more Iron +118%
Contains more Phosphorus +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.
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Wakame
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +475%
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 22% 20% 0% 10% 15% 54% 30% 42% 1% 147% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +475%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +22.5%
Contains more Protein +59.5%
Contains more Other +800%
Equal in Fats - 0.64
Equal in Water - 79.99
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 g
3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
Contains more Carbs +22.5%
Contains more Protein +59.5%
Contains more Other +800%
Equal in Fats - 0.64
Equal in Water - 79.99

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peruvian groundcherry Wakame Opinion
Net carbs 11.2g 8.64g Peruvian groundcherry
Protein 1.9g 3.03g Wakame
Fats 0.7g 0.64g Peruvian groundcherry
Carbs 11.2g 9.14g Peruvian groundcherry
Calories 53kcal 45kcal Peruvian groundcherry
Sugar 0.65g Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 0.5g Wakame
Calcium 9mg 150mg Wakame
Iron 1mg 2.18mg Wakame
Magnesium 107mg Wakame
Phosphorus 40mg 80mg Wakame
Potassium 50mg Wakame
Sodium 872mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 0.38mg Wakame
Copper 0.284mg Wakame
Manganese 1.4mg Wakame
Selenium 0.7µg Wakame
Vitamin A 720IU 360IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 18µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin E 1mg Wakame
Vitamin C 11mg 3mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.06mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.23mg Wakame
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 1.6mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.697mg Wakame
Vitamin B6 0.002mg Wakame
Folate 196µg Wakame
Vitamin K 5.3µg Wakame
Tryptophan 0.035mg Wakame
Threonine 0.165mg Wakame
Isoleucine 0.087mg Wakame
Leucine 0.257mg Wakame
Lysine 0.112mg Wakame
Methionine 0.063mg Wakame
Phenylalanine 0.112mg Wakame
Valine 0.209mg Wakame
Histidine 0.015mg Wakame
Saturated Fat 0.13g Peruvian groundcherry
Omega-3 - EPA 0.186g Wakame
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g Wakame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.218g Wakame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peruvian groundcherry Wakame
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
29%
Wakame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
65%
Wakame

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wakame
Wakame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 872mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.13g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Wakame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170496/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.