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Shrimp vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Shrimp and Caramel

  • Shrimp has more Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Magnesium, however, Caramel is higher in Calcium, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Shrimp covers your daily Cholesterol needs 61% more than Caramel.
  • Caramel contains 21 times less Copper than Shrimp. Shrimp contains 0.379mg of Copper, while Caramel contains 0.018mg.
  • Caramel has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Candies, caramels.

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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
8
:
Contains more Iron +264.3%
Contains more Magnesium +129.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +107.9%
Contains more Potassium +21%
Contains less Sodium -54.7%
Contains more Zinc +272.7%
Contains more Copper +2005.6%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Calcium +97.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +264.3%
Contains more Magnesium +129.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +107.9%
Contains more Potassium +21%
Contains less Sodium -54.7%
Contains more Zinc +272.7%
Contains more Copper +2005.6%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Calcium +97.1%

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
:
12
Caramel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
2
:
Contains more Protein +421.3%
Contains more Water +774.5%
Contains more Fats +2792.9%
Contains more Carbs +38400%
Contains more Other +48.8%
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +421.3%
Contains more Water +774.5%
Contains more Fats +2792.9%
Contains more Carbs +38400%
Contains more Other +48.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3112.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4302.5%
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3112.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4302.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Caramel Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 77g Caramel
Protein 23.98g 4.6g Shrimp
Fats 0.28g 8.1g Caramel
Carbs 0.2g 77g Caramel
Calories 99kcal 382kcal Caramel
Sugar 65.5g Shrimp
Calcium 70mg 138mg Caramel
Iron 0.51mg 0.14mg Shrimp
Magnesium 39mg 17mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 237mg 114mg Shrimp
Potassium 259mg 214mg Shrimp
Sodium 111mg 245mg Shrimp
Zinc 1.64mg 0.44mg Shrimp
Copper 0.379mg 0.018mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.033mg 0.011mg Shrimp
Selenium 1.8µg Caramel
Vitamin A 42IU Caramel
Vitamin A RAE 12µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.46mg Caramel
Vitamin C 0.4mg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.103mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg Caramel
Vitamin B5 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg Caramel
Folate 4µg Caramel
Vitamin B12 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg Caramel
Cholesterol 189mg 7mg Caramel
Trans Fat 0.002g Caramel
Saturated Fat 0.056g 2.476g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g 1.542g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 3.478g Caramel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g Shrimp
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Caramel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 182mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $5.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel 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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.