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Provolone vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between provolone and Peruvian groundcherry

  • Provolone has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B1,2, and vitamin B2; however, Peruvian groundcherry is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin C, vitamin B1, and iron.
  • Provolone covers your daily need for calcium, 75% more than Peruvian groundcherry.
  • Peruvian groundcherry has less cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, provolone 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 2.7% 0% 38% 0% 0% 17% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1140%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +92.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 79% 4.6% 7.5% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 37% 12% 0% 0% 28% 9.2% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +555.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +702.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +478.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1694.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 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 ProteinProtein +1246.3%
Contains more FatsFats +3702.9%
Contains more OtherOther +488.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +423.4%
Contains more WaterWater +108.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Peruvian groundcherry DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.078g 78%
Calcium 756mg 9mg 75%
Phosphorus 496mg 40mg 65%
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 0µg 61%
Protein 25.58g 1.9g 47%
Fats 26.62g 0.7g 40%
Sodium 876mg 38%
Zinc 3.23mg 29%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.04mg 22%
Vitamin A 236µg 36µg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 7.393g 18%
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 2.8mg 17%
Calories 351kcal 53kcal 15%
Vitamin C 0mg 11mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.11mg 8%
Magnesium 28mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 6%
Iron 0.52mg 1mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 5%
Potassium 138mg 4%
Copper 0.026mg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Carbs 2.14g 11.2g 3%
Folate 10µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Net carbs 2.14g 11.2g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Manganese 0.01mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0%
Threonine 0.982mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.091mg 0%
Leucine 2.297mg 0%
Lysine 2.646mg 0%
Methionine 0.686mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 0%
Valine 1.64mg 0%
Histidine 1.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Provolone Peruvian groundcherry
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Provolone
11%
Peruvian groundcherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
6%
Peruvian groundcherry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 876mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.078g)
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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.