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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.
  • The glycemic index of caramel is higher.

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
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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +129.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21%
Contains more IronIron +264.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +2005.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +272.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +107.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +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
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%
Caramel
12
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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
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 ProteinProtein +421.3%
Contains more WaterWater +774.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2792.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38400%
Contains more OtherOther +48.8%

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
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3112.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 DV% diff.
Cholesterol 189mg 7mg 61%
Copper 0.379mg 0.018mg 40%
Protein 23.98g 4.6g 39%
Carbs 0.2g 77g 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 3.478g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 20%
Phosphorus 237mg 114mg 18%
Calories 99kcal 382kcal 14%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 13%
Fats 0.28g 8.1g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 12%
Zinc 1.64mg 0.44mg 11%
Saturated fat 0.056g 2.476g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 9%
Calcium 70mg 138mg 7%
Sodium 111mg 245mg 6%
Iron 0.51mg 0.14mg 5%
Magnesium 39mg 17mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.048g 1.542g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 4%
Selenium 1.8µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Manganese 0.033mg 0.011mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 1%
Folate 4µg 1%
Choline 8mg 1%
Potassium 259mg 214mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 0.2g 77g N/A
Sugar 65.5g N/A
Trans fat 0.002g N/A
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 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 Caramel
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
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.