Shrimp vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are shrimp and Peruvian groundcherry different?
- Shrimp is higher in phosphorus and calcium; however, Peruvian groundcherry is richer in iron.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for shrimp is 63% higher.
- Shrimp contains 8 times more calcium than Peruvian groundcherry. While shrimp contains 70mg of calcium, Peruvian groundcherry contains only 9mg.
- Peruvian groundcherry has less cholesterol.
- Peruvian groundcherry has a lower glycemic index (35) than shrimp (50).
Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +677.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +492.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +96.1% |
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.
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.98 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
0.2 g
Water:
74.33 g
Other:
1.21 g
Protein:
1.9 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
11.2 g
Water:
85.4 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1162.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +51.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +150% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +5500% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 189mg | 0mg | 63% |
| Protein | 23.98g | 1.9g | 44% |
| Copper | 0.379mg | 42% | |
| Phosphorus | 237mg | 40mg | 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 | 70mg | 9mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.51mg | 1mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 111mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin A | 36µg | 4% | |
| Carbs | 0.2g | 11.2g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 99kcal | 53kcal | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.28g | 0.7g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0.2g | 11.2g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | 0g | 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 |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 111mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.056g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peruvian groundcherry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)