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Peruvian groundcherry vs. Cockles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Peruvian groundcherry and Cockles?

  • Peruvian groundcherry is richer in Vitamin B1, while Cockles are higher in Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cockles' daily need coverage for Iron is 190% higher.
  • Cockles have 11 times less Vitamin B1 than Peruvian groundcherry. Peruvian groundcherry has 0.11mg of Vitamin B1, while Cockles have 0.01mg.

We used Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Cockles, raw (Alaska Native) types in this comparison.

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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 +233.3%
Contains more Iron +1520%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 608% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +1520%

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 B1 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.3%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 47% 60% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +138.3%
Contains more Protein +610.5%
Contains more Other +187.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.7
Equal in Water - 78.8
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 g
14% 5% 79% 2%
Protein: 13.5 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 4.7 g
Water: 78.8 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Carbs +138.3%
Contains more Protein +610.5%
Contains more Other +187.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.7
Equal in Water - 78.8

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peruvian groundcherry Cockles Opinion
Net carbs 11.2g 4.7g Peruvian groundcherry
Protein 1.9g 13.5g Cockles
Fats 0.7g 0.7g
Carbs 11.2g 4.7g Peruvian groundcherry
Calories 53kcal 79kcal Cockles
Calcium 9mg 30mg Cockles
Iron 1mg 16.2mg Cockles
Phosphorus 40mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A 720IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A RAE 36µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin C 11mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.01mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.2mg Cockles
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 3.2mg Cockles

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peruvian groundcherry Cockles
Low Fats diet Equal
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
14%
Peruvian groundcherry
9%
Cockles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
62%
Cockles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cockles
Cockles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium ( mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Peruvian groundcherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173043/nutrients
  2. Cockles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169803/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.