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Peruvian groundcherry vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Peruvian groundcherry and Whey

  • Peruvian groundcherry has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, Iron, and Vitamin B1, however, Whey has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
  • Peruvian groundcherry's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 17% more.
  • Peruvian groundcherry has 110 times more Vitamin C than Whey. Peruvian groundcherry has 11mg of Vitamin C, while Whey has 0.1mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Whey, sweet, fluid.

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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 Iron +1566.7%
Contains more Calcium +422.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +15%
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 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Contains more Iron +1566.7%
Contains more Calcium +422.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +15%

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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Whey
Contains more Vitamin A +5900%
Contains more Vitamin C +10900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +205.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3683.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +295%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +5900%
Contains more Vitamin C +10900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +205.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3683.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +295%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +123.5%
Contains more Fats +94.4%
Contains more Carbs +117.9%
Contains more Other +50.9%
Equal in Water - 93.12
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 g
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +123.5%
Contains more Fats +94.4%
Contains more Carbs +117.9%
Contains more Other +50.9%
Equal in Water - 93.12

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 Whey
Rich in minerals 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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peruvian groundcherry Whey Opinion
Net carbs 11.2g 5.14g Peruvian groundcherry
Protein 1.9g 0.85g Peruvian groundcherry
Fats 0.7g 0.36g Peruvian groundcherry
Carbs 11.2g 5.14g Peruvian groundcherry
Calories 53kcal 27kcal Peruvian groundcherry
Sugar 5.14g Peruvian groundcherry
Calcium 9mg 47mg Whey
Iron 1mg 0.06mg Peruvian groundcherry
Magnesium 8mg Whey
Phosphorus 40mg 46mg Whey
Potassium 161mg Whey
Sodium 54mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 0.13mg Whey
Copper 0.004mg Whey
Manganese 0.001mg Whey
Selenium 1.9µg Whey
Vitamin A 720IU 12IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 3µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin C 11mg 0.1mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.036mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.158mg Whey
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 0.074mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.383mg Whey
Vitamin B6 0.031mg Whey
Folate 1µg Whey
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.28µg Whey
Tryptophan 0.013mg Whey
Threonine 0.054mg Whey
Isoleucine 0.047mg Whey
Leucine 0.078mg Whey
Lysine 0.068mg Whey
Methionine 0.016mg Whey
Phenylalanine 0.027mg Whey
Valine 0.046mg Whey
Histidine 0.016mg Whey
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Peruvian groundcherry
Saturated Fat 0.23g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g Whey
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g Whey

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peruvian groundcherry Whey
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
9%
Whey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
8%
Whey

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Whey
Whey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
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 - 0.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.