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Peruvian groundcherry vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Peruvian groundcherry and White chocolate

  • Peruvian groundcherry is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, and Iron, yet White chocolate is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
  • White chocolate covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 23% more than Peruvian groundcherry.
  • Peruvian groundcherry contains 22 times more Vitamin C than White chocolate. While Peruvian groundcherry contains 11mg of Vitamin C, White chocolate contains only 0.5mg.

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

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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 +316.7%
Contains more Calcium +2111.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +340%
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 60% 9% 9% 76% 26% 12% 21% 20% 2% 25%
Contains more Iron +316.7%
Contains more Calcium +2111.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +340%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +2300%
Contains more Vitamin C +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +275.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +605%
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 2% 20% 0% 2% 16% 66% 14% 37% 13% 6% 70% 23%
Contains more Vitamin A +2300%
Contains more Vitamin C +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +275.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +605%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +6469.2%
Contains more Protein +208.9%
Contains more Fats +4484.3%
Contains more Carbs +428.9%
Contains more Other +87.5%
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 g
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Water +6469.2%
Contains more Protein +208.9%
Contains more Fats +4484.3%
Contains more Carbs +428.9%
Contains more Other +87.5%

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 White chocolate
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peruvian groundcherry White chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 11.2g 59.04g White chocolate
Protein 1.9g 5.87g White chocolate
Fats 0.7g 32.09g White chocolate
Carbs 11.2g 59.24g White chocolate
Calories 53kcal 539kcal White chocolate
Sugar 59g Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 0.2g White chocolate
Calcium 9mg 199mg White chocolate
Iron 1mg 0.24mg Peruvian groundcherry
Magnesium 12mg White chocolate
Phosphorus 40mg 176mg White chocolate
Potassium 286mg White chocolate
Sodium 90mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 0.74mg White chocolate
Copper 0.06mg White chocolate
Manganese 0.008mg White chocolate
Selenium 4.5µg White chocolate
Vitamin A 720IU 30IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 9µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin E 0.96mg White chocolate
Vitamin C 11mg 0.5mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.063mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.282mg White chocolate
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 0.745mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.608mg White chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.056mg White chocolate
Folate 7µg White chocolate
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg White chocolate
Vitamin K 9.1µg White chocolate
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg Peruvian groundcherry
Saturated Fat 19.412g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 9.097g White chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.013g White chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Peruvian groundcherry White chocolate
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%
White chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
26%
White chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.412g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $2.5)

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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.