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Chinese cuisine vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chinese cuisine and Shrimp

  • Chinese cuisine has more Iron, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Shrimp has more Copper, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Shrimp is 58% higher.
  • Shrimp has 27 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Chinese cuisine. Chinese cuisine has 2.13g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Shrimp has 0.079g.
  • Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables 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 Iron +117.6%
Contains more Manganese +345.5%
Contains more Calcium +218.2%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +211.8%
Contains more Potassium +27%
Contains less Sodium -72.9%
Contains more Copper +673.5%
Equal in Zinc - 1.64
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Contains more Iron +117.6%
Contains more Manganese +345.5%
Contains more Calcium +218.2%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +211.8%
Contains more Potassium +27%
Contains less Sodium -72.9%
Contains more Copper +673.5%
Equal in Zinc - 1.64

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 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
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 +1792.9%
Contains more Carbs +3545%
Contains more Other +24.8%
Contains more Protein +238.7%
Equal in Water - 74.33
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 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 +1792.9%
Contains more Carbs +3545%
Contains more Other +24.8%
Contains more Protein +238.7%
Equal in Water - 74.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2435.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2596.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.3%
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2435.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2596.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 5.79g 0.2g Chinese cuisine
Protein 7.08g 23.98g Shrimp
Fats 5.3g 0.28g Chinese cuisine
Carbs 7.29g 0.2g Chinese cuisine
Calories 105kcal 99kcal Chinese cuisine
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 2.41g Shrimp
Fiber 1.5g Chinese cuisine
Calcium 22mg 70mg Shrimp
Iron 1.11mg 0.51mg Chinese cuisine
Magnesium 15mg 39mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 76mg 237mg Shrimp
Potassium 204mg 259mg Shrimp
Sodium 409mg 111mg Shrimp
Zinc 1.5mg 1.64mg Shrimp
Copper 0.049mg 0.379mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.147mg 0.033mg Chinese cuisine
Selenium 6.7µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 63µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 3IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 11.6mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.033mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B2 0.055mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B3 1.32mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B5 0.443mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.161mg Chinese cuisine
Folate 45µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 0.48µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.083mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.313mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.314mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.525mg Chinese cuisine
Lysine 0.552mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.158mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.317mg Chinese cuisine
Valine 0.327mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.207mg Chinese cuisine
Cholesterol 14mg 189mg Chinese cuisine
Trans Fat 0.058g 0.002g Shrimp
Saturated Fat 0.978g 0.056g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 1.217g 0.048g Chinese cuisine
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 0.079g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.002g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g 0.018g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.001g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine 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
39%
Chinese cuisine
0%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
38%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.922g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 175mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine 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.

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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.