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.
| 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.
| 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 FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4685% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +446.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1327.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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?
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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
33%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.191g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.