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Peruvian groundcherry vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Peruvian groundcherry and tuna salad?

  • Peruvian groundcherry is richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B1, while tuna salad is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
  • Tuna salad's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 50% higher.
  • Tuna salad has 7 times less vitamin A than Peruvian groundcherry. Peruvian groundcherry has 720IU of vitamin A, while tuna salad has 97IU.

We used Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Fish, tuna salad types in this comparison.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 5.1% 16% 38% 48% 15% 76% 52% 5.2% 225%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +88.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +345%
~equal in Iron ~1mg

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%
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 7.3% 8% 0% 0% 7.8% 16% 126% 16% 19% 150% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +254.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +139.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~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
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19%
Contains more WaterWater +35.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +744.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1222.9%
Contains more OtherOther +166.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peruvian groundcherry Tuna salad DV% diff.
Selenium 41.2µg 75%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.2µg 50%
Protein 1.9g 16.04g 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 27%
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 6.7mg 24%
Phosphorus 40mg 178mg 20%
Sodium 402mg 17%
Copper 0.145mg 16%
Fats 0.7g 9.26g 13%
Vitamin C 11mg 2.2mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.031mg 7%
Calories 53kcal 187kcal 7%
Saturated fat 1.544g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.887g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 6%
Zinc 0.56mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 5%
Potassium 178mg 5%
Magnesium 19mg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg 4%
Folate 8µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.07mg 2%
Manganese 0.04mg 2%
Vitamin A 36µg 24µg 1%
Calcium 9mg 17mg 1%
Carbs 11.2g 9.41g 1%
Net carbs 11.2g 9.41g N/A
Iron 1mg 1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0%
Threonine 0.701mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.739mg 0%
Leucine 1.293mg 0%
Lysine 1.457mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0%
Valine 0.824mg 0%
Histidine 0.467mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peruvian groundcherry Tuna salad
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
27%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 402mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.544g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.