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Figs vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between figs and shrimp

  • The amount of copper, phosphorus, zinc, and magnesium in shrimp is higher than in figs.
  • Shrimp covers your daily cholesterol needs 63% more than figs.
  • Figs contain less sodium.
  • Figs have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of figs is 61, while the glycemic index of shrimp is 50.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Figs, raw 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.
Figs
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 11% 20% 14% 23% 4.1% 6% 0.13% 17% 1.1%
Shrimp
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 21% 23% 19% 126% 45% 102% 14% 4.3% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +287.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +129.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.6%
Contains more IronIron +37.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +441.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +993.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1592.9%

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.
Figs
11
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.7% 2.3% 2.2% 0% 15% 12% 7.5% 18% 26% 0% 12% 4.5% 2.6%
Shrimp
0
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
3
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Shrimp
2
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +9490%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3097.3%
Contains more OtherOther +83.3%
~equal in Fats ~0.28g
~equal in Water ~74.33g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
2
22% 24% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.144 g
Shrimp
1
31% 26% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +37.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +82.3%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.056g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Shrimp DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 189mg 63%
Protein 0.75g 23.98g 46%
Copper 0.07mg 0.379mg 34%
Phosphorus 14mg 237mg 32%
Zinc 0.15mg 1.64mg 14%
Fiber 2.9g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 6%
Carbs 19.18g 0.2g 6%
Sodium 1mg 111mg 5%
Magnesium 17mg 39mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 5%
Manganese 0.128mg 0.033mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.7µg 4%
Calcium 35mg 70mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 3%
Folate 6µg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Iron 0.37mg 0.51mg 2%
Choline 4.7mg 1%
Calories 74kcal 99kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 1%
Potassium 232mg 259mg 1%
Fats 0.3g 0.28g 0%
Net carbs 16.28g 0.2g N/A
Sugar 16.26g N/A
Selenium 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.002g N/A
Saturated fat 0.06g 0.056g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.066g 0.048g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 0.079g 0%
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0%
Threonine 0.024mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0%
Leucine 0.033mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0%
Valine 0.028mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Figs Shrimp
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
8%
Figs
0%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
38%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Figs
Figs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Figs
Figs is cheaper (difference - $6.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Figs
Figs 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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.