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Walnut vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between walnut and Peruvian groundcherry

  • Walnut has more phosphorus, iron, vitamin B1, calcium, and vitamin B2; however, Peruvian groundcherry is higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B3.
  • Walnut covers your daily need for phosphorus, 44% more than Peruvian groundcherry.
  • Walnut has 11 times more calcium than Peruvian groundcherry. While walnut has 98mg of calcium, Peruvian groundcherry has only 9mg.
  • The glycemic index of Peruvian groundcherry is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, walnuts, english 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.
Walnut
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 113% 29% 39% 109% 529% 84% 148% 0.26% 445% 27%
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 +988.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +191%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +765%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Walnut
8
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 4.3% 0.33% 14% 0% 85% 35% 21% 34% 124% 0% 6.8% 74% 21%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +746.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +148.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Walnut
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15% 65% 14% 4% 2%
Protein: 15.23 g
Fats: 65.21 g
Carbs: 13.71 g
Water: 4.07 g
Other: 1.78 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 +701.6%
Contains more FatsFats +9215.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.4%
Contains more OtherOther +122.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1998.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Walnut 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 Walnut Peruvian groundcherry DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 47.174g 314%
Copper 1.586mg 176%
Manganese 3.414mg 148%
Fats 65.21g 0.7g 99%
Phosphorus 346mg 40mg 44%
Vitamin B6 0.537mg 41%
Magnesium 158mg 38%
Calories 654kcal 53kcal 30%
Saturated fat 6.126g 28%
Zinc 3.09mg 28%
Protein 15.23g 1.9g 27%
Fiber 6.7g 27%
Folate 98µg 25%
Iron 2.91mg 1mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 8.933g 22%
Vitamin B1 0.341mg 0.11mg 19%
Potassium 441mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 11%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 11mg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.125mg 2.8mg 10%
Selenium 4.9µg 9%
Calcium 98mg 9mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.04mg 8%
Choline 39.2mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.7mg 5%
Vitamin A 1µg 36µg 4%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2%
Carbs 13.71g 11.2g 1%
Net carbs 7.01g 11.2g N/A
Sugar 2.61g N/A
Starch 0.06g 0%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.596mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.625mg 0%
Leucine 1.17mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.236mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.711mg 0%
Valine 0.753mg 0%
Histidine 0.391mg 0%
Fructose 0.09g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Walnut 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%
Walnut
11%
Peruvian groundcherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
152%
Walnut
6%
Peruvian groundcherry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.126g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $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. Walnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170187/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.