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Shrimp vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Shrimp and Biscuit?

  • Shrimp is higher in Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Magnesium, yet Biscuit is higher in Iron, Calcium, and Manganese.
  • Shrimp's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 62% more.
  • Shrimp has 5 times more Copper than Biscuit. While Shrimp has 0.379mg of Copper, Biscuit has only 0.082mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Biscuit is lower.

We used Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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
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% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +116.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +114%
Contains more CopperCopper +362.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +203.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +235.7%
Contains more IronIron +468.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1045.5%

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 0.67% 4.9% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +242.6%
Contains more WaterWater +157.2%
Contains more FatsFats +5721.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22200%
Contains more OtherOther +164.5%

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
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +14337.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5169.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shrimp Biscuit
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Biscuit Opinion
Calories 99kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Protein 23.98g 7g Shrimp
Fats 0.28g 16.3g Biscuit
Vitamin C 0.2mg Biscuit
Net carbs 0.2g 43.1g Biscuit
Carbs 0.2g 44.6g Biscuit
Cholesterol 189mg 3mg Biscuit
Magnesium 39mg 18mg Shrimp
Calcium 70mg 235mg Biscuit
Potassium 259mg 121mg Shrimp
Iron 0.51mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g Shrimp
Fiber 1.5g Biscuit
Copper 0.379mg 0.082mg Shrimp
Zinc 1.64mg 0.54mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 237mg 164mg Shrimp
Sodium 111mg 580mg Shrimp
Vitamin A 82IU Biscuit
Manganese 0.033mg 0.378mg Biscuit
Selenium 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.285mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0.035mg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.08µg Biscuit
Folate 61µg Biscuit
Trans Fat 0.002g Biscuit
Saturated Fat 0.056g 4.324g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 4.163g Biscuit
Tryptophan 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg Biscuit
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Shrimp
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Biscuit
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
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 469mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.268g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 186mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Biscuit
Biscuit 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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.