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Shrimp vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Shrimp and Chestnut

  • Shrimp has more Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Chestnut is richer in Manganese, Iron, Potassium, and Copper.
  • Shrimp's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 63% more.
  • Shrimp contains 7 times more Zinc than Chestnut. Shrimp contains 1.64mg of Zinc, while Chestnut contains 0.25mg.
  • Chestnut contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed.

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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
Shrimp
3
:
6
Chestnut
Chestnut
Contains more Calcium +52.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +139.4%
Contains more Zinc +556%
Contains more Iron +239.2%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Potassium +176.1%
Contains less Sodium -75.7%
Contains more Copper +24.5%
Contains more Manganese +2487.9%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Chestnut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 65% 39% 43% 64% 4% 7% 158% 112% 0%
Contains more Calcium +52.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +139.4%
Contains more Zinc +556%
Contains more Iron +239.2%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Potassium +176.1%
Contains less Sodium -75.7%
Contains more Copper +24.5%
Contains more Manganese +2487.9%

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
Shrimp
0
:
10
Chestnut
Chestnut
Shrimp
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%
Chestnut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 89% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 29% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
3
:
2
Chestnut
Chestnut
Contains more Protein +1099%
Contains more Other +70.4%
Contains more Fats +392.9%
Contains more Carbs +13780%
Equal in Water - 68.15
Shrimp
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Chestnut
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Protein +1099%
Contains more Other +70.4%
Contains more Fats +392.9%
Contains more Carbs +13780%
Equal in Water - 68.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
1
:
2
Chestnut
Chestnut
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +891.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +589.9%
Shrimp
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Chestnut
20% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.545 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +891.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +589.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Chestnut Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 27.76g Chestnut
Protein 23.98g 2g Shrimp
Fats 0.28g 1.38g Chestnut
Carbs 0.2g 27.76g Chestnut
Calories 99kcal 131kcal Chestnut
Calcium 70mg 46mg Shrimp
Iron 0.51mg 1.73mg Chestnut
Magnesium 39mg 54mg Chestnut
Phosphorus 237mg 99mg Shrimp
Potassium 259mg 715mg Chestnut
Sodium 111mg 27mg Chestnut
Zinc 1.64mg 0.25mg Shrimp
Copper 0.379mg 0.472mg Chestnut
Manganese 0.033mg 0.854mg Chestnut
Vitamin A 17IU Chestnut
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Chestnut
Vitamin C 26.7mg Chestnut
Vitamin B1 0.148mg Chestnut
Vitamin B2 0.104mg Chestnut
Vitamin B3 0.731mg Chestnut
Vitamin B5 0.316mg Chestnut
Vitamin B6 0.233mg Chestnut
Folate 38µg Chestnut
Tryptophan 0.022mg Chestnut
Threonine 0.071mg Chestnut
Isoleucine 0.079mg Chestnut
Leucine 0.118mg Chestnut
Lysine 0.118mg Chestnut
Methionine 0.047mg Chestnut
Phenylalanine 0.084mg Chestnut
Valine 0.112mg Chestnut
Histidine 0.055mg Chestnut
Cholesterol 189mg 0mg Chestnut
Trans Fat 0.002g Chestnut
Saturated Fat 0.056g 0.26g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g 0.476g Chestnut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.545g Chestnut
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Chestnut
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
22%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.204g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chestnut
Chestnut is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chestnut
Chestnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.