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Buttermilk vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Buttermilk and Shrimp different?

  • Shrimp has more Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, Magnesium, and Iron than Buttermilk.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Shrimp is 62% higher.
  • Buttermilk contains 2 times more Calcium than Shrimp. While Buttermilk contains 116mg of Calcium, Shrimp contains only 70mg.
  • Buttermilk has less Cholesterol.

Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) 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 Calcium +65.7%
Contains more Iron +920%
Contains more Magnesium +254.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.3%
Contains more Potassium +71.5%
Contains less Sodium -41.6%
Contains more Zinc +290.5%
Contains more Copper +3345.5%
Contains more Manganese +1550%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Contains more Calcium +65.7%
Contains more Iron +920%
Contains more Magnesium +254.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.3%
Contains more Potassium +71.5%
Contains less Sodium -41.6%
Contains more Zinc +290.5%
Contains more Copper +3345.5%
Contains more Manganese +1550%

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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Shrimp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 4% 9% 36% 2% 17% 8% 4% 28% 1%
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
Contains more Fats +214.3%
Contains more Carbs +2295%
Contains more Water +21.3%
Contains more Protein +624.5%
Contains more Other +36%
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more Fats +214.3%
Contains more Carbs +2295%
Contains more Water +21.3%
Contains more Protein +624.5%
Contains more Other +36%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +429.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +139.4%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +429.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +139.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 4.79g 0.2g Buttermilk
Protein 3.31g 23.98g Shrimp
Fats 0.88g 0.28g Buttermilk
Carbs 4.79g 0.2g Buttermilk
Calories 40kcal 99kcal Shrimp
Sugar 4.79g Shrimp
Calcium 116mg 70mg Buttermilk
Iron 0.05mg 0.51mg Shrimp
Magnesium 11mg 39mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 89mg 237mg Shrimp
Potassium 151mg 259mg Shrimp
Sodium 190mg 111mg Shrimp
Zinc 0.42mg 1.64mg Shrimp
Copper 0.011mg 0.379mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.002mg 0.033mg Shrimp
Selenium 2µg Buttermilk
Vitamin A 47IU Buttermilk
Vitamin A RAE 14µg Buttermilk
Vitamin E 0.05mg Buttermilk
Vitamin D 1IU Buttermilk
Vitamin C 1mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B1 0.034mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B2 0.154mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B3 0.058mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B5 0.275mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B6 0.034mg Buttermilk
Folate 5µg Buttermilk
Vitamin B12 0.22µg Buttermilk
Vitamin K 0.1µg Buttermilk
Tryptophan 0.042mg Buttermilk
Threonine 0.141mg Buttermilk
Isoleucine 0.171mg Buttermilk
Leucine 0.313mg Buttermilk
Lysine 0.277mg Buttermilk
Methionine 0.087mg Buttermilk
Phenylalanine 0.171mg Buttermilk
Valine 0.217mg Buttermilk
Histidine 0.1mg Buttermilk
Cholesterol 4mg 189mg Buttermilk
Trans Fat 0.002g Buttermilk
Saturated Fat 0.548g 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 0.254g 0.048g Buttermilk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.079g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 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
Buttermilk 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
9%
Buttermilk
0%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
38%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.492g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 185mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk 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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.