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Tortilla vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tortilla and Peruvian groundcherry

  • Tortilla has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Calcium, and Vitamin B2, while Peruvian groundcherry has more Vitamin C.
  • Tortilla's daily need coverage for Iron is 35% higher.
  • Peruvian groundcherry contains 8 times less Calcium than Tortilla. Tortilla contains 70mg of Calcium, while Peruvian groundcherry contains 9mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw.

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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 Calcium +677.8%
Contains more Iron +281%
Contains more Phosphorus +265%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +677.8%
Contains more Iron +281%
Contains more Phosphorus +265%

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 B1 +236.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 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 B1 +236.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +283.2%
Contains more Fats +35.7%
Contains more Carbs +345.9%
Contains more Other +133.8%
Contains more Water +113.7%
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 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 +283.2%
Contains more Fats +35.7%
Contains more Carbs +345.9%
Contains more Other +133.8%
Contains more Water +113.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tortilla Peruvian groundcherry
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins 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 Tortilla Peruvian groundcherry Opinion
Net carbs 47.54g 11.2g Tortilla
Protein 7.28g 1.9g Tortilla
Fats 0.95g 0.7g Tortilla
Carbs 49.94g 11.2g Tortilla
Calories 237kcal 53kcal Tortilla
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Sugar 2.75g Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 2.4g Tortilla
Calcium 70mg 9mg Tortilla
Iron 3.81mg 1mg Tortilla
Magnesium 19mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 146mg 40mg Tortilla
Potassium 105mg Tortilla
Sodium 482mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 0.32mg Tortilla
Copper 0.102mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.268mg Tortilla
Selenium 16.6µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 720IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A RAE 36µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin E 0.19mg Tortilla
Vitamin C 0mg 11mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.11mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.04mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 2.8mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.17mg Tortilla
Vitamin B6 0.06mg Tortilla
Folate 98µg Tortilla
Vitamin K 0.4µg Tortilla
Tryptophan 0.06mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.182mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.286mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.53mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.157mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.122mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.375mg Tortilla
Valine 0.326mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.165mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.296g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g Tortilla
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g Tortilla
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tortilla 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
25%
Tortilla
14%
Peruvian groundcherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
6%
Peruvian groundcherry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 482mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.296g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.