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Pineapple vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pineapple and Peruvian groundcherry

  • Pineapple is richer in Vitamin C, yet Peruvian groundcherry is richer in Vitamin B3, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Pineapple is 41% higher.

Food types used in this article are Pineapple, raw, all varieties and Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), 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 Calcium +44.4%
Contains more Iron +244.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 11% 9% 4% 10% 1% 4% 37% 121% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +44.4%
Contains more Iron +244.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%

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 C +334.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1141.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +460%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 1% 0% 160% 20% 8% 10% 13% 26% 14% 0% 2%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +334.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1141.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +460%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +17.1%
Contains more Protein +251.9%
Contains more Fats +483.3%
Contains more Other +263.6%
Equal in Water - 85.4
13% 86%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 13.12 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 0.22 g
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Carbs +17.1%
Contains more Protein +251.9%
Contains more Fats +483.3%
Contains more Other +263.6%
Equal in Water - 85.4

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pineapple Peruvian groundcherry
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pineapple Peruvian groundcherry Opinion
Net carbs 11.72g 11.2g Pineapple
Protein 0.54g 1.9g Peruvian groundcherry
Fats 0.12g 0.7g Peruvian groundcherry
Carbs 13.12g 11.2g Pineapple
Calories 50kcal 53kcal Peruvian groundcherry
Fructose 2.12g Pineapple
Sugar 9.85g Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 1.4g Pineapple
Calcium 13mg 9mg Pineapple
Iron 0.29mg 1mg Peruvian groundcherry
Magnesium 12mg Pineapple
Phosphorus 8mg 40mg Peruvian groundcherry
Potassium 109mg Pineapple
Sodium 1mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 0.12mg Pineapple
Copper 0.11mg Pineapple
Manganese 0.927mg Pineapple
Selenium 0.1µg Pineapple
Vitamin A 58IU 720IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 36µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin E 0.02mg Pineapple
Vitamin C 47.8mg 11mg Pineapple
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.11mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.04mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 2.8mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.213mg Pineapple
Vitamin B6 0.112mg Pineapple
Folate 18µg Pineapple
Vitamin K 0.7µg Pineapple
Tryptophan 0.005mg Pineapple
Threonine 0.019mg Pineapple
Isoleucine 0.019mg Pineapple
Leucine 0.024mg Pineapple
Lysine 0.026mg Pineapple
Methionine 0.012mg Pineapple
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Pineapple
Valine 0.024mg Pineapple
Histidine 0.01mg Pineapple
Saturated Fat 0.009g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g Pineapple
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g Pineapple

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pineapple Peruvian groundcherry
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
21%
Pineapple
14%
Peruvian groundcherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Pineapple
6%
Peruvian groundcherry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pineapple
Pineapple is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Pineapple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169124/nutrients
  2. Peruvian groundcherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173043/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.