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Shrimp vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between shrimp and apples

  • Apples contain less copper, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, and calcium than shrimp.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for shrimp is 63% higher.
  • Apples have 111 times less sodium than shrimp. Shrimp has 111mg of sodium, while apples have 1mg.
  • Apples are lower in cholesterol.
  • Shrimp has a higher glycemic index than apples.

Food types used in this article are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Apples, raw, with skin.

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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
Shrimp
7
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%
Apple
Apple
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 1.8% 9.4% 4.5% 9% 1.1% 4.7% 0.13% 4.6% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +680%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1066.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +142.1%
Contains more IronIron +325%
Contains more CopperCopper +1303.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +4000%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2054.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
~equal in Manganese ~0.035mg
~equal in Selenium ~0µg

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
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%
Apple
Apple
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 15% 1% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
3
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Apple
Apple
2
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +9123.1%
Contains more FatsFats +64.7%
Contains more OtherOther +505%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +6805%
Contains more WaterWater +15.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
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
Apple
Apple
1
33% 8% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.051 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +585.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +54.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -50%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shrimp Apple
Rich in minerals ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Apple DV% diff.
Cholesterol 189mg 0mg 63%
Protein 23.98g 0.26g 47%
Copper 0.379mg 0.027mg 39%
Phosphorus 237mg 11mg 32%
Zinc 1.64mg 0.04mg 15%
Fiber 2.4g 10%
Magnesium 39mg 5mg 8%
Fructose 5.9g 7%
Calcium 70mg 6mg 6%
Iron 0.51mg 0.12mg 5%
Sodium 111mg 1mg 5%
Carbs 0.2g 13.81g 5%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 5%
Potassium 259mg 107mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 2%
Calories 99kcal 52kcal 2%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Choline 3.4mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 1%
Folate 3µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 1%
Fats 0.28g 0.17g 0%
Net carbs 0.2g 11.41g N/A
Sugar 10.39g N/A
Starch 0.05g 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0%
Manganese 0.033mg 0.035mg 0%
Trans fat 0.002g 0g N/A
Saturated fat 0.056g 0.028g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.048g 0.007g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.051g 0%
Tryptophan 0.001mg 0%
Threonine 0.006mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.006mg 0%
Leucine 0.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.012mg 0%
Methionine 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0%
Valine 0.012mg 0%
Histidine 0.005mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g 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 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
Shrimp Apple
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
4%
Apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
4%
Apple

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.39g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple
Apple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple is cheaper (difference - $6.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apple
Apple 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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.