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Swordfish vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Swordfish and Peruvian groundcherry different?

  • Swordfish is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, however, Peruvian groundcherry is richer in Vitamin C, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Swordfish is 68% higher.

Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat 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 Phosphorus +660%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +122.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 17% 25% 131% 45% 13% 22% 16% 2% 374%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +660%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +122.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +230.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +458.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 49% 498% 0% 23% 15% 174% 26% 142% 2% 203% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 0% 0% 37% 28% 10% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +230.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +458.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1134.2%
Contains more Fats +1032.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +25.1%
Contains more Other +122.2%
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +1134.2%
Contains more Fats +1032.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +25.1%
Contains more Other +122.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Swordfish Peruvian groundcherry
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Peruvian groundcherry Opinion
Net carbs 0g 11.2g Peruvian groundcherry
Protein 23.45g 1.9g Swordfish
Fats 7.93g 0.7g Swordfish
Carbs 0g 11.2g Peruvian groundcherry
Calories 172kcal 53kcal Swordfish
Calcium 6mg 9mg Peruvian groundcherry
Iron 0.45mg 1mg Peruvian groundcherry
Magnesium 35mg Swordfish
Phosphorus 304mg 40mg Swordfish
Potassium 499mg Swordfish
Sodium 97mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 0.78mg Swordfish
Copper 0.046mg Swordfish
Manganese 0.013mg Swordfish
Selenium 68.5µg Swordfish
Vitamin A 129IU 720IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 36µg Swordfish
Vitamin E 2.41mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 666IU Swordfish
Vitamin D 16.6µg Swordfish
Vitamin C 0mg 11mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.11mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.04mg Swordfish
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 2.8mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.417mg Swordfish
Vitamin B6 0.615mg Swordfish
Folate 2µg Swordfish
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 0µg Swordfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Swordfish
Tryptophan 0.265mg Swordfish
Threonine 1.035mg Swordfish
Isoleucine 1.088mg Swordfish
Leucine 1.919mg Swordfish
Lysine 2.168mg Swordfish
Methionine 0.699mg Swordfish
Phenylalanine 0.922mg Swordfish
Valine 1.216mg Swordfish
Histidine 0.695mg Swordfish
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg Peruvian groundcherry
Trans Fat 0.056g 0g Peruvian groundcherry
Saturated Fat 1.911g Peruvian groundcherry
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g Swordfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g Swordfish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.544g Swordfish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g Swordfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Swordfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Swordfish Peruvian groundcherry
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
95%
Swordfish
14%
Peruvian groundcherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
6%
Peruvian groundcherry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.911g)
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. Swordfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173704/nutrients
  2. Peruvian groundcherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173043/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.