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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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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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
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16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 182mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $5.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins