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Shrimp vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between shrimp and arugula

  • Shrimp has more copper, phosphorus, and zinc; however, arugula is richer in manganese, iron, and calcium.
  • Shrimp covers your daily cholesterol needs 63% more than arugula.
  • Arugula has 5 times less copper than shrimp. Shrimp has 0.379mg of copper, while arugula has 0.076mg.
  • Arugula contains less cholesterol.
  • Shrimp has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shrimp is 50, while the glycemic index of arugula is 32.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Arugula, 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
3
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 34% 48% 33% 55% 25% 13% 22% 3.5% 42% 1.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +398.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +248.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +355.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +128.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.5%
Contains more IronIron +186.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +872.7%

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%
Arugula
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 50% 40% 8.6% 0% 11% 20% 5.7% 26% 17% 0% 272% 73% 8.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
1
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 0.66 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 91.71 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +829.5%
Contains more FatsFats +135.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1725%
Contains more WaterWater +23.4%
Contains more OtherOther +15.7%

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
19% 11% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.086 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.319 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -34.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +303.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~0.049g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Arugula DV% diff.
Vitamin K 108.6µg 91%
Cholesterol 189mg 0mg 63%
Protein 23.98g 2.58g 43%
Copper 0.379mg 0.076mg 34%
Phosphorus 237mg 52mg 26%
Folate 97µg 24%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Manganese 0.033mg 0.321mg 13%
Vitamin A 119µg 13%
Iron 0.51mg 1.46mg 12%
Zinc 1.64mg 0.47mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.437mg 9%
Calcium 70mg 160mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 7%
Fiber 1.6g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 6%
Sodium 111mg 27mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 4%
Calories 99kcal 25kcal 4%
Potassium 259mg 369mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.43mg 3%
Choline 15.3mg 3%
Magnesium 39mg 47mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.319g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.305mg 2%
Selenium 0.3µg 1%
Fats 0.28g 0.66g 1%
Carbs 0.2g 3.65g 1%
Net carbs 0.2g 2.05g N/A
Sugar 2.05g N/A
Trans fat 0.002g 0g N/A
Saturated fat 0.056g 0.086g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.048g 0.049g 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 Arugula
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
41%
Arugula
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
28%
Arugula

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Arugula
Arugula is cheaper (difference - $6.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arugula
Arugula 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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175180/nutrients
  2. Arugula - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169387/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.