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Thyme vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Thyme and Peruvian groundcherry?

  • Thyme is higher in Iron, Vitamin C, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Phosphorus, however, Peruvian groundcherry is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Thyme's daily need coverage for Iron is 206% more.
  • Peruvian groundcherry contains 45 times less Calcium than Thyme. Thyme contains 405mg of Calcium, while Peruvian groundcherry contains 9mg.

We used Thyme, fresh and Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw types in this article.

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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 +4400%
Contains more Iron +1645%
Contains more Phosphorus +165%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 122% 655% 115% 46% 54% 2% 50% 185% 225% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +4400%
Contains more Iron +1645%
Contains more Phosphorus +165%

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.
Thyme
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Contains more Vitamin A +559.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1355.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1077.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +129.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 286% 0% 0% 534% 12% 109% 35% 25% 81% 34% 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 A +559.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1355.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1077.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +129.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +192.6%
Contains more Fats +140%
Contains more Carbs +118.3%
Contains more Other +300%
Contains more Water +31.2%
6% 2% 24% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.56 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 24.45 g
Water: 65.11 g
Other: 3.2 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 +192.6%
Contains more Fats +140%
Contains more Carbs +118.3%
Contains more Other +300%
Contains more Water +31.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Thyme Peruvian groundcherry Opinion
Net carbs 10.45g 11.2g Peruvian groundcherry
Protein 5.56g 1.9g Thyme
Fats 1.68g 0.7g Thyme
Carbs 24.45g 11.2g Thyme
Calories 101kcal 53kcal Thyme
Fiber 14g Thyme
Calcium 405mg 9mg Thyme
Iron 17.45mg 1mg Thyme
Magnesium 160mg Thyme
Phosphorus 106mg 40mg Thyme
Potassium 609mg Thyme
Sodium 9mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 1.81mg Thyme
Copper 0.555mg Thyme
Manganese 1.719mg Thyme
Vitamin A 4751IU 720IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 238µg 36µg Thyme
Vitamin C 160.1mg 11mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.11mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.471mg 0.04mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 1.824mg 2.8mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.409mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.348mg Thyme
Folate 45µg Thyme
Tryptophan 0.114mg Thyme
Threonine 0.154mg Thyme
Isoleucine 0.285mg Thyme
Leucine 0.262mg Thyme
Lysine 0.126mg Thyme
Valine 0.307mg Thyme
Saturated Fat 0.467g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g Thyme
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g Thyme

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Thyme 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
93%
Thyme
14%
Peruvian groundcherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Thyme
6%
Peruvian groundcherry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 0.467g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173470/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.