Shrimp vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are shrimp and cashew different?
- Cashew is higher than shrimp in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and potassium.
- Cashew covers your daily need for copper, 202% more than shrimp.
- Shrimp has a higher glycemic index (50) than cashew (25).
Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Nuts, cashew nuts, raw types were used 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +89.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +648.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +154.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1209.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +479.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +252.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +150.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4915.2% |
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.
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1329.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15560.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14995% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +109.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +49477.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +9830.4% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.379mg | 2.195mg | 202% |
| Iron | 0.51mg | 6.68mg | 77% |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 1.655mg | 71% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 43.85g | 67% |
| Cholesterol | 189mg | 0mg | 63% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 292mg | 60% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 23.797g | 59% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 7.845g | 52% |
| Phosphorus | 237mg | 593mg | 51% |
| Zinc | 1.64mg | 5.78mg | 38% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 36% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.056g | 7.783g | 35% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.423mg | 35% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.417mg | 32% | |
| Vitamin K | 34.1µg | 28% | |
| Calories | 99kcal | 553kcal | 23% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.864mg | 17% | |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 13% | |
| Protein | 23.98g | 18.22g | 12% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 660mg | 12% |
| Starch | 23.49g | 10% | |
| Carbs | 0.2g | 30.19g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.062mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Folate | 25µg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 111mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 70mg | 37mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0.2g | 26.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.91g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.688mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.789mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.472mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.928mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.362mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.094mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.456mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.05g | 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 | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.018g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index 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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32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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200%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.727g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew is cheaper (difference - $4.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cashew is relatively richer in vitamins