Calories in Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw
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Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw contains 53 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (140 g) provides about 74 kcal.
Roughly 76% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 13% from protein and 11% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in fruits and fruit juices on FoodFactly, where the median is 60 kcal per 100 g across 386 foods.
100 g provides 18% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 12% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 53 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.7 g | 0.9% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | not reported | |
| Total carbohydrates C | 11.2 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 1.9 g | 4% |
| Vitamin A ? | 36 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C ? | 11 mg | 12% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.11 mg | 9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 2.8 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 9 mg | 0.7% |
| Iron ? | 1 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus ? | 40 mg | 3% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 13%
- Carbohydrates 76%
- Fat 11%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein1.9 gin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 0.61 g)
- Fat0.7 gin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 0.19 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water85.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Carotenoids (1)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|
Other components (4)
| Water ? | 85.4 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 0.8 g |
| Energy ? | 222 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 720 IU |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roselle, raw Raw | 49 | 0.96 g | 11.3 g | 0.64 g |
| Grapefruit, raw, white, California Raw | 37 | 0.88 g | 9.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, California and Arizona Raw | 37 | 0.5 g | 9.7 g | 0.1 g |
| Grapefruit juice, pink, raw Raw | 39 | 0.5 g | 9.2 g | 0.1 g |
| Carissa, (natal-plum), raw Raw | 62 | 0.5 g | 13.6 g | 1.3 g |
| Currants, european black, raw Raw | 63 | 1.4 g | 15.4 g | 0.41 g |
| Grapefruit, raw, white, Florida Raw | 32 | 0.63 g | 8.2 g | 0.1 g |
| Pummelo, raw Raw | 38 | 0.76 g | 9.6 g | 0.04 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw groundcherries?
100 g of raw groundcherries has 53 kcal. 1 cup (140 g): about 74 kcal.
How much protein is in raw groundcherries?
Raw groundcherries contains 1.9 g of protein per 100 g (4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.7 g in 1 cup (140 g). About 13% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fruits and fruit juices, that is among the highest quarter (median 0.61 g).
How many carbs are in raw groundcherries?
Raw groundcherries has 11.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in raw groundcherries?
Raw groundcherries contains 0.7 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does raw groundcherries contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (18% DV) and Vitamin C (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 173043. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 80/100 (how it is calculated).
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