Cereal vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cereal and shrimp different?
- Cereal is higher in iron, zinc, and manganese; however, shrimp is richer in copper, phosphorus, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for iron for cereal is 419% higher.
- Cereal contains 24 times more manganese than shrimp. While cereal contains 0.79mg of manganese, shrimp contains only 0.033mg.
- Shrimp has less sodium.
- Shrimp has a lower glycemic index (50) than cereal (69).
Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) 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 IronIron | +6578.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +363.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2293.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +105.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +146.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +176.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +207.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86% |
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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +285.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +43325% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +84.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +295.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1866.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +325% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +348.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.5% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 6.288mg | 524% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 5.986mg | 460% | |
| Iron | 34.06mg | 0.51mg | 419% |
| Vitamin B2 | 3.87mg | 298% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 29.62mg | 185% | |
| Vitamin A | 814µg | 90% | |
| Cholesterol | 189mg | 63% | |
| Zinc | 7.6mg | 1.64mg | 54% |
| Vitamin C | 38.5mg | 43% | |
| Protein | 6.06g | 23.98g | 36% |
| Manganese | 0.79mg | 0.033mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 795mg | 111mg | 30% |
| Carbs | 86.85g | 0.2g | 29% |
| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.379mg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 237mg | 23% |
| Calories | 378kcal | 99kcal | 14% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 11% | |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 6% | |
| Calcium | 10mg | 70mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 259mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 39mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.354g | 0.079g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 1.08g | 0.28g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 0.056g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 85.45g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.35g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.204g | 0.048g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.241mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.26mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.767mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.113mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.365mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.344mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.162mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 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 | 0g | 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
371%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
183%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 684mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.204g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cereal 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.