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Peruvian groundcherry vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Peruvian groundcherry and cod

  • Peruvian groundcherry has more vitamin A, vitamin C, and iron; however, cod is higher in vitamin B12 and phosphorus.
  • Cod covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 38% more than Peruvian groundcherry.
  • Peruvian groundcherry has 18 times more vitamin A than cod. While Peruvian groundcherry has 720IU of vitamin A, cod has only 40IU.
  • The glycemic index of Peruvian groundcherry is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Fish, cod, Atlantic, 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.
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%
Cod
Cod
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 4.8% 36% 14% 9.3% 12% 87% 7% 2% 181%
Contains more IronIron +163.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +77.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +407.5%

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.
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%
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% 13% 14% 19% 15% 39% 9180% 57% 114% 0.25% 5.3% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 g
Cod
Cod
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18% 81%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 0.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +166.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +837.4%
~equal in Fats ~0.67g
~equal in Water ~81.22g

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 Cod
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 Peruvian groundcherry Cod DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 153mg 3060%
Selenium 33.1µg 60%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.91µg 38%
Protein 1.9g 17.81g 32%
Phosphorus 40mg 203mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 19%
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg 14%
Choline 65.2mg 12%
Potassium 413mg 12%
Vitamin C 11mg 1mg 11%
Magnesium 32mg 8%
Iron 1mg 0.38mg 8%
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 2.063mg 5%
Vitamin D 36IU 5%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.64mg 4%
Zinc 0.45mg 4%
Carbs 11.2g 0g 4%
Vitamin A 36µg 12µg 3%
Copper 0.028mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.076mg 3%
Sodium 54mg 2%
Folate 7µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.231g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.065mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.131g 1%
Calories 53kcal 82kcal 1%
Manganese 0.015mg 1%
Calcium 9mg 16mg 1%
Fats 0.7g 0.67g 0%
Net carbs 11.2g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.094g 0%
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0%
Threonine 0.781mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.821mg 0%
Leucine 1.447mg 0%
Lysine 1.635mg 0%
Methionine 0.527mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.695mg 0%
Valine 0.917mg 0%
Histidine 0.524mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.12g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peruvian groundcherry Cod
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
11%
Peruvian groundcherry
731%
Cod
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
38%
Cod

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
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 - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.131g)
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. Peruvian groundcherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173043/nutrients
  2. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171955/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.