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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 22% 24% 56% 28% 11% 16% 2.1% 21% 3.3%
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 28% 21% 23% 19% 126% 45% 102% 14% 4.3% 0%
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%
~equal in Calcium ~70mg
~equal in Potassium ~259mg

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 63% 17% 11% 0% 14% 18% 9.8% 4.5% 14% 0% 518% 48% 3.1%
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% 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
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
Shrimp
3
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 +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
24% 20% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 g
Shrimp
2
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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -42.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +77.8%
~equal in 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.
Scallion Shrimp
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallion Shrimp DV% diff.
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Scallion 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
55%
Scallion
0%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Scallion
38%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $6.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scallion
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.

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. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/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.