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Groundcherry

Groundcherry denotes edible fruit from an unspecified plant group, often enclosed in a papery husk and eaten fresh or used in prepared foods.

Groundcherry — illustrative ingredient image

About Groundcherry

Groundcherry is a common name used for edible fruits of plants in the groundcherry group, often sold with a papery husk. This record does not specify a botanical species, so it should be understood as a variable common-name food rather than a confirmed species. The fruit may be eaten fresh or used in prepared foods, depending on the product and local practice.

The berries are typically small and round, with a juicy interior; colour and flavour can vary by type and ripeness. The husk may be removed before eating or preparation. Nutrition comparisons should match the actual groundcherry type and whether the edible fruit is fresh, dried, or processed.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Local names for groundcherry

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English

groundcherry

English

cape gooseberry

English

Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw

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Groundcherry nutrition & diet

Groundcherry nutritional value

Reference: Groundcherry, raw

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
53kcal
Protein
1.9g
Carbs
11.2g
Fat
0.7g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Match the particular groundcherry type and the edible fruit’s fresh, dried, or otherwise processed state.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Canadian Nutrient File, 2015 — 1577 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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