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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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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 price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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?
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is cheaper?
Basil is cheaper (difference - $4.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins