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Peruvian groundcherry vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Peruvian groundcherry and taco

  • Peruvian groundcherry has more vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B3; however, taco is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, and calcium.
  • Taco covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 39% more than Peruvian groundcherry.
  • Taco has 28 times less vitamin C than Peruvian groundcherry. Peruvian groundcherry has 11mg of vitamin C, while taco has 0.4mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.

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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%
Taco
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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% 27% 18% 45% 26% 48% 76% 52% 32% 50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +888.9%
Contains more IronIron +19%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +345%

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%
Taco
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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 1.3% 6.7% 12% 1.5% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 116% 38% 14% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2650%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

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
Taco
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9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more WaterWater +49.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +366.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1714.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +77.2%
Contains more OtherOther +96.3%

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 Taco
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peruvian groundcherry Taco DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.93µg 39%
Saturated fat 4.384g 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 20%
Phosphorus 40mg 178mg 20%
Fats 0.7g 12.7g 18%
Selenium 9.2µg 17%
Sodium 397mg 17%
Zinc 1.75mg 16%
Fiber 3.9g 16%
Protein 1.9g 8.86g 14%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 13%
Vitamin C 11mg 0.4mg 12%
Manganese 0.249mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 11%
Calories 53kcal 226kcal 9%
Copper 0.077mg 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 28mg 9%
Magnesium 32mg 8%
Calcium 9mg 89mg 8%
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 1.65mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 7%
Choline 32mg 6%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Potassium 209mg 6%
Folate 19µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.05mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Carbs 11.2g 19.85g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.06mg 2%
Vitamin A 36µg 20µg 2%
Iron 1mg 1.19mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Net carbs 11.2g 15.95g N/A
Sugar 0.9g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.467g N/A
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peruvian groundcherry Taco
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
11%
Peruvian groundcherry
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 397mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.384g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/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.