Peruvian groundcherry vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Peruvian groundcherry and mackerel
- Peruvian groundcherry is higher in vitamin C and vitamin A, yet mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and iron.
- Mackerel covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 792% more than Peruvian groundcherry.
- Peruvian groundcherry contains 28 times more vitamin C than mackerel. While Peruvian groundcherry contains 11mg of vitamin C, mackerel contains only 0.4mg.
- The glycemic index of mackerel is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +57% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +595% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2650% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +50% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +44.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +930% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +144.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 19µg | 792% |
Selenium | 51.6µg | 94% | |
Protein | 1.9g | 23.85g | 44% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 35% | |
Phosphorus | 40mg | 278mg | 34% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 29% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.412mg | 29% |
Fats | 0.7g | 17.81g | 26% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 6.85mg | 25% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 75mg | 25% |
Magnesium | 97mg | 23% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.99mg | 20% | |
Saturated fat | 4.176g | 19% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 7.006g | 18% | |
Vitamin C | 11mg | 0.4mg | 12% |
Potassium | 401mg | 12% | |
Calories | 53kcal | 262kcal | 10% |
Copper | 0.094mg | 10% | |
Zinc | 0.94mg | 9% | |
Iron | 1mg | 1.57mg | 7% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.159mg | 4% |
Sodium | 83mg | 4% | |
Carbs | 11.2g | 0g | 4% |
Vitamin A | 36µg | 54µg | 2% |
Manganese | 0.02mg | 1% | |
Folate | 2µg | 1% | |
Calcium | 9mg | 15mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 11.2g | 0g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 1.045mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.938mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 2.19mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.706mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.228mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.702mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.504g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.699g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.106g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.9 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
11.2 g
Water:
85.4 g
Other:
0.8 g
Protein:
23.85 g
Fats:
17.81 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.27 g
Other:
5.07 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +60.3% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +1155.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +2444.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +533.8% |