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 for 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.
- Shrimp has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of shrimp is 50, while the glycemic index of crouton is 72.
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.
Contains more IronIron | +700% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1415.2% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25.8% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +108.9% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +132.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +84.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +106.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more FatsFats | +2257.1% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36650% |
Contains more OtherOther | +106.6% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +101.5% |
Contains more WaterWater | +1251.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6272.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1511.4% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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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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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Selenium | 37.5µg | 68% | |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 189mg | 63% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 52% | |
Iron | 4.08mg | 0.51mg | 45% |
Vitamin B3 | 5.439mg | 34% | |
Folate | 132µg | 33% | |
Sodium | 698mg | 111mg | 26% |
Protein | 11.9g | 23.98g | 24% |
Copper | 0.163mg | 0.379mg | 24% |
Carbs | 73.5g | 0.2g | 24% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 21% | |
Manganese | 0.5mg | 0.033mg | 20% |
Fiber | 5.1g | 20% | |
Phosphorus | 115mg | 237mg | 17% |
Calories | 407kcal | 99kcal | 15% |
Fats | 6.6g | 0.28g | 10% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 9% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 3.059g | 0.048g | 8% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.273g | 0.079g | 8% |
Saturated fat | 1.51g | 0.056g | 7% |
Zinc | 0.89mg | 1.64mg | 7% |
Potassium | 124mg | 259mg | 4% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 2% | |
Magnesium | 31mg | 39mg | 2% |
Calcium | 76mg | 70mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 68.4g | 0.2g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.337mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.832mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.278mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.211mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.586mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.514mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.255mg | 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?


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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
35%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%

38%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 587mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.454g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Crouton is cheaper (difference - $5.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

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.