Peruvian groundcherry vs. Watermelon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Peruvian groundcherry and watermelon
- Peruvian groundcherry is richer than watermelon in vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for Peruvian groundcherry is 16% higher.
- Peruvian groundcherry contains 4 times more iron than watermelon. Peruvian groundcherry contains 1mg of iron, while watermelon contains 0.24mg.
- Peruvian groundcherry has a lower glycemic index than watermelon.
Food types used in this article are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Watermelon, 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.
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +28.6% |
Contains more IronIron | +316.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +263.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +35.8% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +28.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +233.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +90.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1473% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 0.178mg | 16% |
Iron | 1mg | 0.24mg | 10% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.033mg | 6% |
Copper | 0.042mg | 5% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.221mg | 4% | |
Phosphorus | 40mg | 11mg | 4% |
Fructose | 3.36g | 4% | |
Potassium | 112mg | 3% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.045mg | 3% | |
Vitamin C | 11mg | 8.1mg | 3% |
Protein | 1.9g | 0.61g | 3% |
Manganese | 0.038mg | 2% | |
Magnesium | 10mg | 2% | |
Fiber | 0.4g | 2% | |
Choline | 4.1mg | 1% | |
Folate | 3µg | 1% | |
Fats | 0.7g | 0.15g | 1% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.021mg | 1% |
Calories | 53kcal | 30kcal | 1% |
Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
Zinc | 0.1mg | 1% | |
Vitamin A | 36µg | 28µg | 1% |
Carbs | 11.2g | 7.55g | 1% |
Net carbs | 11.2g | 7.15g | N/A |
Calcium | 9mg | 7mg | 0% |
Sugar | 6.2g | N/A | |
Sodium | 1mg | 0% | |
Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0% | |
Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
Saturated fat | 0.016g | 0% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.037g | 0% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.007mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.006mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.006mg | 0% |
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:
0.61 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
7.55 g
Water:
91.45 g
Other:
0.24 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +211.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +366.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +48.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +233.3% |
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Water
~91.45g