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Seaweed vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between seaweed and shrimp?

  • Seaweed is richer in iron, magnesium, calcium, and manganese, yet shrimp is richer in phosphorus and copper.
  • Shrimp's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 63% higher.
  • Seaweed has 6 times more manganese than shrimp. Seaweed has 0.2mg of manganese, while shrimp has 0.033mg.
  • Shrimp contains less sodium.

We used Seaweed, kelp, raw and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) types in this comparison.

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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 86% 50% 7.9% 107% 43% 34% 18% 30% 26% 3.8%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +210.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +140%
Contains more IronIron +458.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +506.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +191%
Contains more CopperCopper +191.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +464.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.4%

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.
Seaweed
11
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 10% 2% 17% 0% 13% 35% 8.8% 39% 0.46% 0% 165% 135% 7%
Shrimp
0
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% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Shrimp
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24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more FatsFats +100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4685%
Contains more OtherOther +446.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1327.4%
~equal in Water ~74.33g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
63% 25% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.247 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
Shrimp
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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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +104.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +68.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Seaweed Shrimp
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Seaweed Shrimp DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 189mg 63%
Vitamin K 66µg 55%
Folate 180µg 45%
Protein 1.68g 23.98g 45%
Iron 2.85mg 0.51mg 29%
Copper 0.13mg 0.379mg 28%
Phosphorus 42mg 237mg 28%
Magnesium 121mg 39mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 12%
Calcium 168mg 70mg 10%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.033mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.87mg 6%
Fiber 1.3g 5%
Sodium 233mg 111mg 5%
Potassium 89mg 259mg 5%
Zinc 1.23mg 1.64mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 3%
Calories 43kcal 99kcal 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Carbs 9.57g 0.2g 3%
Choline 12.8mg 2%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Vitamin A 6µg 1%
Saturated fat 0.247g 0.056g 1%
Fats 0.56g 0.28g 0%
Net carbs 8.27g 0.2g N/A
Sugar 0.6g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.002g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.098g 0.048g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.079g 0%
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.055mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0%
Leucine 0.083mg 0%
Lysine 0.082mg 0%
Methionine 0.025mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0%
Valine 0.072mg 0%
Histidine 0.024mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Seaweed 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
33%
Seaweed
0%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
38%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.191g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed
Seaweed 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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.