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Napa cabbage vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between napa cabbage and shrimp

  • Shrimp is higher than napa cabbage in selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, zinc, and vitamin B5.
  • Shrimp's daily need coverage for selenium is 89% higher.
  • Napa cabbage has less sodium.
  • Napa cabbage has a lower glycemic index (32) than shrimp (50).

The food types used in this comparison are Cabbage, napa, cooked and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 8.7% 7.7% 28% 32% 3.8% 8.1% 1.4% 26% 2.2%
Shrimp
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 27% 15% 12% 86% 44% 131% 124% 6.4% 270%
Contains more IronIron +131.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +314.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +362.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +213.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +95.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +168.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1064.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1510.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12275%

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.
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 11% 16% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 8.7% 2.1% 8.5% 0% 0% 32% 0%
Shrimp
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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% 18% 44% 3% 8% 5.5% 50% 31% 56% 208% 1% 18% 74%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +540%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +474.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1382.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +554.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.024mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 96%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 96.33 g
Other: 0.17 g
Shrimp
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23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +46.7%
Contains more WaterWater +34.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1970.9%
Contains more FatsFats +900%
Contains more OtherOther +1335.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Napa cabbage Shrimp Opinion
Calories 12kcal 119kcal Shrimp
Protein 1.1g 22.78g Shrimp
Fats 0.17g 1.7g Shrimp
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Napa cabbage
Net carbs 2.23g 1.52g Napa cabbage
Carbs 2.23g 1.52g Napa cabbage
Cholesterol 0mg 211mg Napa cabbage
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Shrimp
Magnesium 8mg 37mg Shrimp
Calcium 29mg 91mg Shrimp
Potassium 87mg 170mg Shrimp
Iron 0.74mg 0.32mg Napa cabbage
Copper 0.096mg 0.258mg Shrimp
Zinc 0.14mg 1.63mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 19mg 306mg Shrimp
Sodium 11mg 947mg Napa cabbage
Vitamin A 263IU 301IU Shrimp
Vitamin A 13µg 90µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Shrimp
Manganese 0.203mg 0.049mg Napa cabbage
Selenium 0.4µg 49.5µg Shrimp
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.032mg Shrimp
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.024mg Napa cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.466mg 2.678mg Shrimp
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.519mg Shrimp
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.242mg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.66µg Shrimp
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Folate 43µg 24µg Napa cabbage
Trans Fat 0g 0.035g Napa cabbage
Choline 135.4mg Shrimp
Saturated Fat 0.521g Napa cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.361g Shrimp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.59g Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.26mg Shrimp
Threonine 0.904mg Shrimp
Isoleucine 1.05mg Shrimp
Leucine 1.95mg Shrimp
Lysine 2.172mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.665mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.992mg Shrimp
Valine 1.067mg Shrimp
Histidine 0.501mg Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.135g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Napa cabbage Shrimp
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
7%
Napa cabbage
40%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Napa cabbage
74%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 211mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 936mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.521g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is cheaper (difference - $7)

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. Napa cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168572/nutrients
  2. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171971/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.