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Shrimp vs. Green beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between shrimp and green beans

  • Shrimp has more copper, phosphorus, zinc, and magnesium; however, green beans have more manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for shrimp is 63% higher.
  • Green beans have 111 times less sodium than shrimp. Shrimp has 111mg of sodium, while green beans have 1mg.
  • Green beans are lower in cholesterol.
  • Shrimp has a higher glycemic index than green beans.

Food types used in this article are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 13% 13% 13% 24% 19% 6.8% 12% 0.13% 37% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +116.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +59.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +564.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +556%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +717.2%
Contains more IronIron +27.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +763.6%

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 32% 11% 9.2% 0% 19% 22% 12% 4.4% 13% 0% 120% 25% 9.2%
~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
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.89 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 7.88 g
Water: 89.22 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1168.8%
Contains more OtherOther +65.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3840%
Contains more WaterWater +20%
~equal in Fats ~0.28g

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
29% 5% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.064 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.145 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -12.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +336.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +83.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shrimp Green beans
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 Green beans DV% diff.
Cholesterol 189mg 0mg 63%
Protein 23.98g 1.89g 44%
Vitamin K 47.9µg 40%
Copper 0.379mg 0.057mg 36%
Phosphorus 237mg 29mg 30%
Fiber 3.2g 13%
Zinc 1.64mg 0.25mg 13%
Vitamin C 9.7mg 11%
Manganese 0.033mg 0.285mg 11%
Folate 33µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 6%
Sodium 111mg 1mg 5%
Magnesium 39mg 18mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 4%
Vitamin A 32µg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.614mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Potassium 259mg 146mg 3%
Calcium 70mg 44mg 3%
Carbs 0.2g 7.88g 3%
Choline 16.9mg 3%
Calories 99kcal 35kcal 3%
Iron 0.51mg 0.65mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.074mg 1%
Fats 0.28g 0.28g 0%
Net carbs 0.2g 4.68g N/A
Sugar 3.63g N/A
Selenium 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.002g 0g N/A
Saturated fat 0.056g 0.064g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.048g 0.011g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.145g 0%
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.082mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.069mg 0%
Leucine 0.116mg 0%
Lysine 0.091mg 0%
Methionine 0.023mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.069mg 0%
Valine 0.093mg 0%
Histidine 0.035mg 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 Green beans
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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
21%
Green beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
14%
Green beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Green beans
Green beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Green beans
Green beans contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green beans
Green beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Green beans
Green beans is cheaper (difference - $5.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Green beans
Green beans 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. Green beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169141/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.