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Cod vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cod and Peruvian groundcherry

  • Cod is richer in vitamin B12 and phosphorus, yet Peruvian groundcherry is richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for cod is 44% higher.
  • Cod has a lower glycemic index than Peruvian groundcherry.

Food types used in this article are Fish, cod, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat 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.
Cod
Cod
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 4.2% 22% 18% 12% 16% 59% 10% 2.6% 205%
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 +55.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +245%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +104.1%

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.
Cod
Cod
9
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 3.3% 4.7% 16% 18% 22% 18% 47% 11% 65% 131% 0.25% 6% 46%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +97.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
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23% 76%
Protein: 22.83 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 0.39 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 +1101.6%
Contains more FatsFats +22.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +12.5%
Contains more OtherOther +105.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Peruvian groundcherry DV% diff.
Selenium 37.6µg 68%
Vitamin B12 1.05µg 0µg 44%
Protein 22.83g 1.9g 42%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 22%
Cholesterol 55mg 0mg 18%
Choline 83.7mg 15%
Phosphorus 138mg 40mg 14%
Vitamin C 1mg 11mg 11%
Magnesium 42mg 10%
Potassium 244mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Iron 0.49mg 1mg 6%
Vitamin D 46IU 6%
Zinc 0.58mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.81mg 5%
Copper 0.036mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.18mg 4%
Carbs 0g 11.2g 4%
Calories 105kcal 53kcal 3%
Vitamin B2 0.079mg 0.04mg 3%
Sodium 78mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.292g 2%
Folate 8µg 2%
Vitamin A 14µg 36µg 2%
Vitamin B3 2.513mg 2.8mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.11mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.168g 1%
Manganese 0.02mg 1%
Calcium 14mg 9mg 1%
Fats 0.86g 0.7g 0%
Net carbs 0g 11.2g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.124g 0%
Tryptophan 0.256mg 0%
Threonine 1.001mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.052mg 0%
Leucine 1.856mg 0%
Lysine 2.097mg 0%
Methionine 0.676mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.891mg 0%
Valine 1.176mg 0%
Histidine 0.672mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.154g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cod 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
30%
Cod
11%
Peruvian groundcherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
6%
Peruvian groundcherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.168g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cod
Cod is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod
Cod is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171956/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.