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Shrimp vs. Apricot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between shrimp and apricots

  • Shrimp has more copper, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, and calcium than apricots.
  • Shrimp's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 63% more.
  • Shrimp contains 111 times more sodium than apricots. Shrimp contains 111mg of sodium, while apricots contain 1mg.
  • Apricots contain less cholesterol.
  • Shrimp has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shrimp is 50, while the glycemic index of apricots is 34.

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

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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
6
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 3.9% 23% 15% 26% 5.5% 9.9% 0.13% 10% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +290%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +438.5%
Contains more IronIron +30.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +385.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +720%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +930.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +133.3%
~equal in Potassium ~259mg

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%
Apricot
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 33% 32% 18% 0% 7.5% 9.2% 11% 14% 12% 0% 8.3% 6.8% 1.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
11% 86%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 11.12 g
Water: 86.35 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1612.9%
Contains more OtherOther +63.5%
Contains more FatsFats +39.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5460%
Contains more WaterWater +16.2%

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
10% 62% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.077 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +254.2%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.077g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shrimp Apricot
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 Apricot DV% diff.
Cholesterol 189mg 0mg 63%
Protein 23.98g 1.4g 45%
Copper 0.379mg 0.078mg 33%
Phosphorus 237mg 23mg 31%
Zinc 1.64mg 0.2mg 13%
Vitamin A 96µg 11%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Fiber 2g 8%
Magnesium 39mg 10mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.89mg 6%
Calcium 70mg 13mg 6%
Sodium 111mg 1mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 4%
Carbs 0.2g 11.12g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.3µg 3%
Calories 99kcal 48kcal 3%
Iron 0.51mg 0.39mg 2%
Folate 9µg 2%
Manganese 0.033mg 0.077mg 2%
Fructose 0.94g 1%
Choline 2.8mg 1%
Fats 0.28g 0.39g 0%
Net carbs 0.2g 9.12g N/A
Potassium 259mg 259mg 0%
Sugar 9.24g N/A
Selenium 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.002g 0g N/A
Saturated fat 0.056g 0.027g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.048g 0.17g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.077g 0%
Tryptophan 0.015mg 0%
Threonine 0.047mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.041mg 0%
Leucine 0.077mg 0%
Lysine 0.097mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.052mg 0%
Valine 0.047mg 0%
Histidine 0.027mg 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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Apricot
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
12%
Apricot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
10%
Apricot

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 - 9.24g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot
Apricot contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Apricot
Apricot is cheaper (difference - $6.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apricot
Apricot 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. Apricot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171697/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.