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Shrimp vs. Bamboo shoots — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between shrimp and bamboo shoots?

  • Shrimp is higher in phosphorus, copper, magnesium, and calcium, yet bamboo shoots are higher in manganese and potassium.
  • Shrimp's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 63% more.
  • Shrimp has 28 times more sodium than bamboo shoots. While shrimp has 111mg of sodium, bamboo shoots have only 4mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in bamboo shoots is lower.
  • The glycemic index of bamboo shoots is lower.

We used Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Bamboo shoots, raw types in this article.

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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
5
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 2.1% 3.9% 47% 19% 63% 30% 25% 0.52% 34% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +438.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +99.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +49.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +301.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +105.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +693.9%
~equal in Iron ~0.5mg

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 13% 0.33% 20% 0% 38% 16% 11% 9.7% 55% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~0mg

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
3% 5% 91%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.2 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +822.3%
Contains more OtherOther +34.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2500%
Contains more WaterWater +22.4%
~equal in Fats ~0.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
33% 3% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.069 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.134 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -18.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +585.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +69.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Bamboo shoots DV% diff.
Cholesterol 189mg 0mg 63%
Protein 23.98g 2.6g 43%
Phosphorus 237mg 59mg 25%
Copper 0.379mg 0.19mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 13%
Manganese 0.033mg 0.262mg 10%
Magnesium 39mg 3mg 9%
Fiber 2.2g 9%
Potassium 259mg 533mg 8%
Vitamin E 1mg 7%
Calcium 70mg 13mg 6%
Sodium 111mg 4mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 5%
Zinc 1.64mg 1.1mg 5%
Calories 99kcal 27kcal 4%
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 4%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.161mg 3%
Carbs 0.2g 5.2g 2%
Folate 7µg 2%
Selenium 0.8µg 1%
Fats 0.28g 0.3g 0%
Net carbs 0.2g 3g N/A
Iron 0.51mg 0.5mg 0%
Sugar 3g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.002g 0g N/A
Saturated fat 0.056g 0.069g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.048g 0.007g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.134g 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.086mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.088mg 0%
Leucine 0.14mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.03mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.09mg 0%
Valine 0.106mg 0%
Histidine 0.042mg 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 Bamboo shoots
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
13%
Bamboo shoots
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
23%
Bamboo shoots

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots 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. Bamboo shoots - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169210/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.