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Crouton vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Crouton and Shrimp

  • Crouton has more Iron, and Manganese, while Shrimp has more Copper, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Shrimp covers your daily need of Cholesterol 63% more than Crouton.
  • Crouton contains 27 times more Saturated Fat than Shrimp. While Crouton contains 1.51g of Saturated Fat, Shrimp contains only 0.056g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Croutons, plain 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.
Crouton
Crouton
4
:
6
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Iron +700%
Contains more Manganese +1415.2%
Contains more Magnesium +25.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.1%
Contains more Potassium +108.9%
Contains less Sodium -84.1%
Contains more Zinc +84.3%
Contains more Copper +132.5%
Equal in Calcium - 70
Crouton
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 153% 23% 50% 11% 92% 25% 55% 66% 205%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Contains more Iron +700%
Contains more Manganese +1415.2%
Contains more Magnesium +25.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.1%
Contains more Potassium +108.9%
Contains less Sodium -84.1%
Contains more Zinc +84.3%
Contains more Copper +132.5%
Equal in Calcium - 70

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.
Crouton
Crouton
9
:
0
Shrimp
Shrimp
Crouton
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% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 99% 0% 0%
Shrimp
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
Crouton
Crouton
3
:
2
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Fats +2257.1%
Contains more Carbs +36650%
Contains more Other +106.6%
Contains more Protein +101.5%
Contains more Water +1251.5%
Crouton
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
Shrimp
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 +2257.1%
Contains more Carbs +36650%
Contains more Other +106.6%
Contains more Protein +101.5%
Contains more Water +1251.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crouton
Crouton
2
:
1
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6272.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1511.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
Crouton
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
Shrimp
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6272.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1511.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Crouton Shrimp
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
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 68.4g 0.2g Crouton
Protein 11.9g 23.98g Shrimp
Fats 6.6g 0.28g Crouton
Carbs 73.5g 0.2g Crouton
Calories 407kcal 99kcal Crouton
Fiber 5.1g Crouton
Calcium 76mg 70mg Crouton
Iron 4.08mg 0.51mg Crouton
Magnesium 31mg 39mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 115mg 237mg Shrimp
Potassium 124mg 259mg Shrimp
Sodium 698mg 111mg Shrimp
Zinc 0.89mg 1.64mg Shrimp
Copper 0.163mg 0.379mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.5mg 0.033mg Crouton
Selenium 37.5µg Crouton
Vitamin B1 0.623mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.272mg Crouton
Vitamin B3 5.439mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.429mg Crouton
Vitamin B6 0.026mg Crouton
Folate 132µg Crouton
Tryptophan 0.14mg Crouton
Threonine 0.337mg Crouton
Isoleucine 0.456mg Crouton
Leucine 0.832mg Crouton
Lysine 0.278mg Crouton
Methionine 0.211mg Crouton
Phenylalanine 0.586mg Crouton
Valine 0.514mg Crouton
Histidine 0.255mg Crouton
Cholesterol 0mg 189mg Crouton
Trans Fat 0.002g Crouton
Saturated Fat 1.51g 0.056g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 3.059g 0.048g Crouton
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 0.079g Crouton
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g Shrimp
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Crouton 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
38%
Crouton
0%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
38%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 587mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.454g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Crouton
Crouton is cheaper (difference - $5.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.