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Bell pepper vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bell pepper and Shrimp

  • Bell pepper contains less Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, Magnesium, and Calcium than Shrimp.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Shrimp is 63% higher.
  • Bell pepper is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Peppers, sweet, green, raw 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.
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
3
:
7
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Manganese +269.7%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +290%
Contains more Phosphorus +1085%
Contains more Potassium +48%
Contains more Zinc +1161.5%
Contains more Copper +474.2%
Bell pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 13% 8% 9% 16% 1% 4% 22% 16% 0%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Manganese +269.7%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +290%
Contains more Phosphorus +1085%
Contains more Potassium +48%
Contains more Zinc +1161.5%
Contains more Copper +474.2%

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.
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
12
:
0
Shrimp
Shrimp
Bell pepper
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 23% 8% 0% 268% 15% 7% 9% 6% 52% 8% 0% 19%
Shrimp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
2
:
3
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Carbs +2220%
Contains more Water +26.3%
Contains more Protein +2688.4%
Contains more Fats +64.7%
Contains more Other +175%
Bell pepper
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
Shrimp
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more Carbs +2220%
Contains more Water +26.3%
Contains more Protein +2688.4%
Contains more Fats +64.7%
Contains more Other +175%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
0
:
3
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.056
Bell pepper
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Shrimp
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.056

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bell pepper Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 2.94g 0.2g Bell pepper
Protein 0.86g 23.98g Shrimp
Fats 0.17g 0.28g Shrimp
Carbs 4.64g 0.2g Bell pepper
Calories 20kcal 99kcal Shrimp
Fructose 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 2.4g Shrimp
Fiber 1.7g Bell pepper
Calcium 10mg 70mg Shrimp
Iron 0.34mg 0.51mg Shrimp
Magnesium 10mg 39mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 20mg 237mg Shrimp
Potassium 175mg 259mg Shrimp
Sodium 3mg 111mg Bell pepper
Zinc 0.13mg 1.64mg Shrimp
Copper 0.066mg 0.379mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.122mg 0.033mg Bell pepper
Vitamin A 370IU Bell pepper
Vitamin A RAE 18µg Bell pepper
Vitamin E 0.37mg Bell pepper
Vitamin C 80.4mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.057mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B2 0.028mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B3 0.48mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B5 0.099mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B6 0.224mg Bell pepper
Folate 10µg Bell pepper
Vitamin K 7.4µg Bell pepper
Tryptophan 0.012mg Bell pepper
Threonine 0.036mg Bell pepper
Isoleucine 0.024mg Bell pepper
Leucine 0.036mg Bell pepper
Lysine 0.039mg Bell pepper
Methionine 0.007mg Bell pepper
Phenylalanine 0.092mg Bell pepper
Valine 0.036mg Bell pepper
Histidine 0.01mg Bell pepper
Cholesterol 0mg 189mg Bell pepper
Trans Fat 0g 0.002g Bell pepper
Saturated Fat 0.058g 0.056g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.048g Shrimp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 0.079g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g Shrimp
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bell pepper Shrimp
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
34%
Bell pepper
0%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Bell pepper
38%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 108mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is cheaper (difference - $6.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper 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. Bell pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170427/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.