Potato salad vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between potato salad and shrimp
- Potato salad has more monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat; however, shrimp is higher in copper, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, and calcium.
- Shrimp covers your daily cholesterol needs 40% more than potato salad.
- Shrimp contains 52 times less monounsaturated fat than potato salad. Potato salad contains 2.48g of monounsaturated fat, while shrimp contains 0.048g.
- Shrimp has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Potato salad, home-prepared 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 | +27.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +206.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +160% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +268.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +221.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +429% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +355.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79% |
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 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
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
Protein:
23.98 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
0.2 g
Water:
74.33 g
Other:
1.21 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +2828.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +5485% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +61.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +794.8% |
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Water
~74.33g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.079 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5066.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4630.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.1% |
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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 2.68g | 23.98g | 43% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 189mg | 40% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.379mg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 237mg | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.737g | 0.079g | 24% |
| Sodium | 529mg | 111mg | 18% |
| Fats | 8.2g | 0.28g | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 1.64mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.141mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% | |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 7% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.429g | 0.056g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.48g | 0.048g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 39mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.89mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 19mg | 70mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 5% | |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 5% | |
| Carbs | 11.17g | 0.2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 4% | |
| Manganese | 0.101mg | 0.033mg | 3% |
| Calories | 143kcal | 99kcal | 2% |
| Folate | 7µg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 0.51mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 9.87g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Potassium | 254mg | 259mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.171mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 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
13%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 418mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.373g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato salad 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.