Scallion vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between scallion and shrimp
- Scallion has more iron and manganese; however, shrimp is richer in copper, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Shrimp's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 63% more.
- Scallion contains 5 times more manganese than shrimp. Scallion contains 0.16mg of manganese, while shrimp contains 0.033mg.
- Shrimp has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shrimp is 50, while the glycemic index of scallion is 32.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +190.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +384.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +95% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +356.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +320.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +540.5% |
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 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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3570% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1210.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +47.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +49.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +77.8% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.079g
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 Cholesterol |
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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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 207µg | 173% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 189mg | 63% |
| Protein | 1.83g | 23.98g | 44% |
| Copper | 0.083mg | 0.379mg | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 37mg | 237mg | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 18.8mg | 21% | |
| Folate | 64µg | 16% | |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 0.51mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 1.64mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 10% | |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 6% | |
| Manganese | 0.16mg | 0.033mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 39mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 16mg | 111mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.525mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 32kcal | 99kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.075mg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 7.34g | 0.2g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 276mg | 259mg | 1% |
| Choline | 5.7mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.19g | 0.28g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.74g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Calcium | 72mg | 70mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.33g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.032g | 0.056g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.027g | 0.048g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0.079g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.072mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.109mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.091mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.032mg | 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
55%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $6.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scallion 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.