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Basil vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between basil and shrimp

  • Basil has more manganese, iron, calcium, and magnesium; however, shrimp is higher in phosphorus and zinc.
  • Shrimp covers your daily cholesterol needs 63% more than basil.
  • Shrimp contains 35 times less manganese than basil. Basil contains 1.148mg of manganese, while shrimp contains 0.033mg.
  • Basil has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of basil is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Basil, fresh and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen).

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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.
Basil
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 53% 26% 119% 128% 22% 24% 0.52% 150% 1.6%
Shrimp
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 21% 23% 19% 126% 45% 102% 14% 4.3% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +64.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +152.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.9%
Contains more IronIron +521.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3378.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +102.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +323.2%
~equal in Copper ~0.379mg

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.
Basil
11
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 60% 88% 16% 0% 8.5% 18% 17% 13% 36% 0% 1037% 51% 6.2%
Shrimp
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
4
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Shrimp
1
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more FatsFats +128.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1225%
Contains more WaterWater +23.9%
Contains more OtherOther +24%
Contains more ProteinProtein +661.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
3
8% 17% 75%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.389 g
Shrimp
0
31% 26% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -26.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +83.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +392.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Shrimp DV% diff.
Vitamin K 414.8µg 346%
Cholesterol 0mg 189mg 63%
Manganese 1.148mg 0.033mg 48%
Protein 3.15g 23.98g 42%
Iron 3.17mg 0.51mg 33%
Vitamin A 264µg 29%
Phosphorus 56mg 237mg 26%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Folate 68µg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 12%
Calcium 177mg 70mg 11%
Zinc 0.81mg 1.64mg 8%
Magnesium 64mg 39mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 6%
Fiber 1.6g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 5%
Sodium 4mg 111mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 4%
Calories 23kcal 99kcal 4%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 3%
Choline 11.4mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 0.079g 2%
Selenium 0.3µg 1%
Copper 0.385mg 0.379mg 1%
Potassium 295mg 259mg 1%
Carbs 2.65g 0.2g 1%
Fats 0.64g 0.28g 1%
Net carbs 1.05g 0.2g N/A
Sugar 0.3g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.002g N/A
Saturated fat 0.041g 0.056g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.088g 0.048g 0%
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.104mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0%
Leucine 0.191mg 0%
Lysine 0.11mg 0%
Methionine 0.036mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.127mg 0%
Histidine 0.051mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.015g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Basil Shrimp
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
104%
Basil
0%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
38%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is cheaper?
Basil
Basil is cheaper (difference - $4.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/nutrients
  2. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175180/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.