Caper vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between caper and shrimp
- Caper has more iron; however, shrimp is higher in phosphorus, zinc, and potassium.
- Caper covers your daily sodium needs 97% more than shrimp.
- Shrimp contains 3 times less iron than caper. Caper contains 1.67mg of iron, while shrimp contains 0.51mg.
- Shrimp has less sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Capers, canned 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 IronIron | +227.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +136.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +75% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +547.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +412.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2270% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.3% |
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 | +207.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2345% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +564.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +916.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +31.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +284.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 2348mg | 111mg | 97% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 189mg | 63% |
| Protein | 2.36g | 23.98g | 43% |
| Phosphorus | 10mg | 237mg | 32% |
| Vitamin K | 24.6µg | 21% | |
| Iron | 1.67mg | 0.51mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 13% | |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 1.64mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.139mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.88mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 40mg | 259mg | 6% |
| Folate | 23µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin C | 4.3mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.652mg | 4% | |
| Calories | 23kcal | 99kcal | 4% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 70mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.023mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.304g | 0.079g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.018mg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 1.2µg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.078mg | 0.033mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 4.89g | 0.2g | 2% |
| Fats | 0.86g | 0.28g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 1% | |
| Choline | 6.5mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.233g | 0.056g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 39mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.027mg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.374mg | 0.379mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.69g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.41g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.063g | 0.048g | 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 | 0.001g | 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 - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 2237mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.177g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Caper is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.