Peruvian groundcherry vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Peruvian groundcherry and shrimp different?
- Peruvian groundcherry is higher in iron; however, shrimp is richer in phosphorus and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for shrimp is 63% higher.
- Peruvian groundcherry contains 2 times more iron than shrimp. While Peruvian groundcherry contains 1mg of iron, shrimp contains only 0.51mg.
- Peruvian groundcherry has a lower glycemic index (35) than shrimp (50).
Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) are the varieties used in this article.
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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 IronIron | +96.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +677.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +492.5% |
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 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 189mg | 63% |
Protein | 1.9g | 23.98g | 44% |
Copper | 0.379mg | 42% | |
Phosphorus | 40mg | 237mg | 28% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 18% | |
Zinc | 1.64mg | 15% | |
Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 9% | |
Magnesium | 39mg | 9% | |
Potassium | 259mg | 8% | |
Calcium | 9mg | 70mg | 6% |
Iron | 1mg | 0.51mg | 6% |
Sodium | 111mg | 5% | |
Vitamin A | 36µg | 4% | |
Carbs | 11.2g | 0.2g | 4% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 3% | |
Calories | 53kcal | 99kcal | 2% |
Manganese | 0.033mg | 1% | |
Fats | 0.7g | 0.28g | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 1% | |
Net carbs | 11.2g | 0.2g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
Saturated fat | 0.056g | 0% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.018g | 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:
23.98 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
0.2 g
Water:
74.33 g
Other:
1.21 g
Contains more FatsFats | +150% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +5500% |
Contains more WaterWater | +14.9% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +1162.1% |
Contains more OtherOther | +51.3% |