Peruvian groundcherry vs. Flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Peruvian groundcherry and flour different?
- Peruvian groundcherry is higher in vitamin A and vitamin C; however, flour is richer in vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for flour is 56% higher.
- Peruvian groundcherry has a lower glycemic index (35) than flour (72).
Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached are the varieties used 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 less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +364% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +170% |
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 | +613.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1135% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +110.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Selenium | 33.9µg | 62% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.785mg | 56% |
Folate | 183µg | 46% | |
Iron | 1mg | 4.64mg | 46% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.494mg | 35% |
Manganese | 0.682mg | 30% | |
Carbs | 11.2g | 76.31g | 22% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 5.904mg | 19% |
Protein | 1.9g | 10.33g | 17% |
Copper | 0.144mg | 16% | |
Calories | 53kcal | 364kcal | 16% |
Vitamin C | 11mg | 0mg | 12% |
Fiber | 2.7g | 11% | |
Phosphorus | 40mg | 108mg | 10% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.438mg | 9% | |
Zinc | 0.7mg | 6% | |
Magnesium | 22mg | 5% | |
Vitamin A | 36µg | 0µg | 4% |
Potassium | 107mg | 3% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.413g | 3% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.044mg | 3% | |
Choline | 10.4mg | 2% | |
Calcium | 9mg | 15mg | 1% |
Saturated fat | 0.155g | 1% | |
Fats | 0.7g | 0.98g | 0% |
Net carbs | 11.2g | 73.61g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.27g | N/A | |
Sodium | 2mg | 0% | |
Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.087g | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.127mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.357mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.71mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.228mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.183mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.415mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.23mg | 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:
10.33 g
Fats:
0.98 g
Carbs:
76.31 g
Water:
11.92 g
Other:
0.46 g
Contains more WaterWater | +616.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +73.9% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +443.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +40% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +581.3% |