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Rutabagas vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between rutabagas and Peruvian groundcherry

  • Rutabagas have more vitamin C; however, Peruvian groundcherry is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B3, and iron.
  • Rutabagas cover your daily need for vitamin C, 16% more than Peruvian groundcherry.
  • Rutabagas have 5 times more calcium than Peruvian groundcherry. While rutabagas have 43mg of calcium, Peruvian groundcherry has only 9mg.
  • The glycemic index of rutabagas is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Rutabagas, raw 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 14% 13% 27% 17% 11% 6.5% 23% 1.6% 17% 3.8%
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 +377.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +127.3%

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 83% 0% 6% 0% 23% 9.2% 13% 9.6% 23% 0% 0.75% 16% 7.7%
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 CVitamin C +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.04mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 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 +75.9%
Contains more FatsFats +337.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.9%
Contains more OtherOther +12.7%
~equal in Water ~85.4g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rutabagas Peruvian groundcherry
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rutabagas Peruvian groundcherry DV% diff.
Vitamin C 25mg 11mg 16%
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 2.8mg 13%
Potassium 305mg 9%
Fiber 2.3g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 8%
Iron 0.44mg 1mg 7%
Manganese 0.131mg 6%
Folate 21µg 5%
Magnesium 20mg 5%
Copper 0.032mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 36µg 4%
Calcium 43mg 9mg 3%
Choline 14.1mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.11mg 2%
Zinc 0.24mg 2%
Phosphorus 53mg 40mg 2%
Protein 1.08g 1.9g 2%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2%
Fructose 1.61g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 1%
Calories 37kcal 53kcal 1%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Carbs 8.62g 11.2g 1%
Fats 0.16g 0.7g 1%
Sodium 12mg 1%
Net carbs 6.32g 11.2g N/A
Sugar 4.46g N/A
Starch 0.4g 0%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.04mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.027g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.025g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rutabagas 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
15%
Rutabagas
11%
Peruvian groundcherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Rutabagas
6%
Peruvian groundcherry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Rutabagas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168454/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.