Caramel vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on the differences between caramel and shrimp
- Caramel has more calcium and polyunsaturated fat; however, shrimp is higher in copper, phosphorus, zinc, and magnesium.
- Shrimp covers your daily cholesterol needs 61% more than caramel.
- Shrimp contains 44 times less saturated fat than caramel. Caramel contains 2.476g of saturated fat, while shrimp contains 0.056g.
- The glycemic index of caramel is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Candies, caramels 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 CalciumCalcium | +97.1% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +129.4% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21% |
Contains more IronIron | +264.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +2005.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +272.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +107.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -54.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +200% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Cholesterol | 7mg | 189mg | 61% |
Copper | 0.018mg | 0.379mg | 40% |
Protein | 4.6g | 23.98g | 39% |
Carbs | 77g | 0.2g | 26% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.478g | 0.079g | 23% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.256mg | 20% | |
Phosphorus | 114mg | 237mg | 18% |
Calories | 382kcal | 99kcal | 14% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 13% | |
Fats | 8.1g | 0.28g | 12% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 12% | |
Zinc | 0.44mg | 1.64mg | 11% |
Saturated fat | 2.476g | 0.056g | 11% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.103mg | 9% | |
Calcium | 138mg | 70mg | 7% |
Sodium | 245mg | 111mg | 6% |
Iron | 0.14mg | 0.51mg | 5% |
Magnesium | 17mg | 39mg | 5% |
Monounsaturated fat | 1.542g | 0.048g | 4% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 4% | |
Selenium | 1.8µg | 3% | |
Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 3% | |
Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.033mg | 1% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.148mg | 1% | |
Vitamin A | 12µg | 1% | |
Folate | 4µg | 1% | |
Choline | 8mg | 1% | |
Potassium | 214mg | 259mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% | |
Net carbs | 77g | 0.2g | N/A |
Sugar | 65.5g | N/A | |
Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.192mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.417mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.338mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.205mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.285mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.115mg | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more FatsFats | +2792.9% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38400% |
Contains more OtherOther | +48.8% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +421.3% |
Contains more WaterWater | +774.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3112.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4302.5% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.7% |