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Sunflower seed vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sunflower seed and Peruvian groundcherry

  • Sunflower seed is richer in Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, yet Peruvian groundcherry is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Sunflower seed is 114% higher.
  • Sunflower seed contains 17 times more Phosphorus than Peruvian groundcherry. Sunflower seed contains 660mg of Phosphorus, while Peruvian groundcherry contains 40mg.

Food types used in this article are Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried 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 +766.7%
Contains more Iron +425%
Contains more Phosphorus +1550%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 197% 233% 283% 57% 2% 137% 600% 255% 290%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +766.7%
Contains more Iron +425%
Contains more Phosphorus +1550%

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 B1 +1245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +787.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +197.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1340%
Contains more Vitamin C +685.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 704% 0% 5% 370% 82% 157% 68% 311% 171% 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 44% 0% 0% 37% 28% 10% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +787.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +197.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1340%
Contains more Vitamin C +685.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +993.7%
Contains more Fats +7251.4%
Contains more Carbs +78.6%
Contains more Other +278.8%
Contains more Water +1705.5%
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 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 Protein +993.7%
Contains more Fats +7251.4%
Contains more Carbs +78.6%
Contains more Other +278.8%
Contains more Water +1705.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seed Peruvian groundcherry Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 11.2g Sunflower seed
Protein 20.78g 1.9g Sunflower seed
Fats 51.46g 0.7g Sunflower seed
Carbs 20g 11.2g Sunflower seed
Calories 584kcal 53kcal Sunflower seed
Sugar 2.62g Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 8.6g Sunflower seed
Calcium 78mg 9mg Sunflower seed
Iron 5.25mg 1mg Sunflower seed
Magnesium 325mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 660mg 40mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 645mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 9mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 5mg Sunflower seed
Copper 1.8mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 1.95mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 53µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 50IU 720IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 36µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin E 35.17mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 1.4mg 11mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.11mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.04mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 2.8mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 1.13mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 1.345mg Sunflower seed
Folate 227µg Sunflower seed
Tryptophan 0.348mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.928mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 1.139mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 1.659mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.937mg Sunflower seed
Methionine 0.494mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 1.169mg Sunflower seed
Valine 1.315mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.632mg Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 4.455g Peruvian groundcherry
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g Sunflower seed
Monounsaturated Fat 18.528g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g Sunflower seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sunflower seed 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
156%
Sunflower seed
14%
Peruvian groundcherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seed
6%
Peruvian groundcherry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.455g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Sunflower seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/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.