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Watercress vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Watercress and Peruvian groundcherry different?

  • Watercress is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Vitamin B2, however, Peruvian groundcherry is richer in Vitamin B3, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Watercress is 36% higher.
  • Watercress contains 13 times more Calcium than Peruvian groundcherry. While Watercress contains 120mg of Calcium, Peruvian groundcherry contains only 9mg.

Watercress, raw and Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw are the varieties used 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 +1233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Iron +400%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 8% 15% 26% 30% 6% 3% 26% 32% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Iron +400%

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 A +343.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +290.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1300%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 192% 20% 0% 144% 23% 28% 4% 19% 30% 7% 0% 625%
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 +343.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +290.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +21.1%
Contains more Water +11.4%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Carbs +768.2%
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 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 +21.1%
Contains more Water +11.4%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Carbs +768.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Watercress 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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watercress Peruvian groundcherry Opinion
Net carbs 0.79g 11.2g Peruvian groundcherry
Protein 2.3g 1.9g Watercress
Fats 0.1g 0.7g Peruvian groundcherry
Carbs 1.29g 11.2g Peruvian groundcherry
Calories 11kcal 53kcal Peruvian groundcherry
Sugar 0.2g Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 0.5g Watercress
Calcium 120mg 9mg Watercress
Iron 0.2mg 1mg Peruvian groundcherry
Magnesium 21mg Watercress
Phosphorus 60mg 40mg Watercress
Potassium 330mg Watercress
Sodium 41mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 0.11mg Watercress
Copper 0.077mg Watercress
Manganese 0.244mg Watercress
Selenium 0.9µg Watercress
Vitamin A 3191IU 720IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 36µg Watercress
Vitamin E 1mg Watercress
Vitamin C 43mg 11mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.11mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.04mg Watercress
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 2.8mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.31mg Watercress
Vitamin B6 0.129mg Watercress
Folate 9µg Watercress
Vitamin K 250µg Watercress
Tryptophan 0.03mg Watercress
Threonine 0.133mg Watercress
Isoleucine 0.093mg Watercress
Leucine 0.166mg Watercress
Lysine 0.134mg Watercress
Methionine 0.02mg Watercress
Phenylalanine 0.114mg Watercress
Valine 0.137mg Watercress
Histidine 0.04mg Watercress
Saturated Fat 0.027g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g Watercress
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g Watercress

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Watercress 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
91%
Watercress
14%
Peruvian groundcherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Watercress
6%
Peruvian groundcherry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Watercress
Watercress is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watercress
Watercress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Watercress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170068/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.