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Shrimp vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between shrimp and almonds

  • Almonds have more manganese, copper, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, calcium, potassium, and zinc than shrimp.
  • Almonds' daily need coverage for manganese is 93% more.
  • Shrimp has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shrimp is 50, while the glycemic index of almonds is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Nuts, almonds.

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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.
Shrimp
0
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%
Almonds
10
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +592.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +284.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +183%
Contains more IronIron +627.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +172%
Contains more ZincZinc +90.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +103%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6503%

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.
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%
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% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
2
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1585.5%
Contains more FatsFats +17732.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10675%
Contains more OtherOther +144.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
1
31% 26% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 g
8% 66% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +65631.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15506.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shrimp Almonds
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Almonds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 25.63mg 171%
Manganese 0.033mg 2.179mg 93%
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 88%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 12.329g 82%
Monounsaturated fat 0.048g 31.551g 79%
Fats 0.28g 49.93g 76%
Copper 0.379mg 1.031mg 72%
Cholesterol 189mg 0mg 63%
Magnesium 39mg 270mg 55%
Fiber 12.5g 50%
Iron 0.51mg 3.71mg 40%
Phosphorus 237mg 481mg 35%
Calories 99kcal 579kcal 24%
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 23%
Calcium 70mg 269mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 17%
Saturated fat 0.056g 3.802g 17%
Potassium 259mg 733mg 14%
Zinc 1.64mg 3.12mg 13%
Folate 44µg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 11%
Choline 52.1mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 9%
Selenium 4.1µg 7%
Carbs 0.2g 21.55g 7%
Protein 23.98g 21.15g 6%
Sodium 111mg 1mg 5%
Net carbs 0.2g 9.05g N/A
Sugar 4.35g N/A
Starch 0.72g 0%
Trans fat 0.002g 0.015g N/A
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0%
Threonine 0.601mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 0.568mg 0%
Methionine 0.157mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0%
Valine 0.855mg 0%
Histidine 0.539mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g 12.32g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Almonds
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
0%
Shrimp
78%
Almonds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
142%
Almonds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.746g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Almonds
Almonds is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175180/nutrients
  2. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.