Peruvian groundcherry vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Peruvian groundcherry and mussels
- Peruvian groundcherry has more vitamin A; however, mussels is higher in vitamin B12, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
- Mussels covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 1000% more than Peruvian groundcherry.
- Peruvian groundcherry has 2 times more vitamin A than mussels. While Peruvian groundcherry has 720IU of vitamin A, mussels has only 304IU.
- The glycemic index of mussels is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist 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 | +266.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +572% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +612.5% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +23.6% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +152.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +172.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +950% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 24µg | 1000% |
Manganese | 6.8mg | 296% | |
Selenium | 89.6µg | 163% | |
Iron | 1mg | 6.72mg | 72% |
Protein | 1.9g | 23.8g | 44% |
Phosphorus | 40mg | 285mg | 35% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.42mg | 29% |
Zinc | 2.67mg | 24% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 19% | |
Folate | 76µg | 19% | |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 56mg | 19% |
Copper | 0.149mg | 17% | |
Sodium | 369mg | 16% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.3mg | 16% |
Magnesium | 37mg | 9% | |
Potassium | 268mg | 8% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 8% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 8% | |
Vitamin A | 36µg | 91µg | 6% |
Fats | 0.7g | 4.48g | 6% |
Calories | 53kcal | 172kcal | 6% |
Saturated fat | 0.85g | 4% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 3% | |
Vitamin C | 11mg | 13.6mg | 3% |
Calcium | 9mg | 33mg | 2% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 3mg | 1% |
Carbs | 11.2g | 7.39g | 1% |
Net carbs | 11.2g | 7.39g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 1.025mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.676mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 1.779mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.537mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.04mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.457mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g | 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:
23.8 g
Fats:
4.48 g
Carbs:
7.39 g
Water:
61.15 g
Other:
3.18 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +51.6% |
Contains more WaterWater | +39.7% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +1152.6% |
Contains more FatsFats | +540% |
Contains more OtherOther | +297.5% |