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Shrimp vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between shrimp and chives?

  • Shrimp is higher in phosphorus, copper, and zinc, yet chives are higher in manganese and iron.
  • Shrimp's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 63% more.
  • Shrimp has 37 times more sodium than chives. While shrimp has 111mg of sodium, chives have only 3mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in chives is lower.

We used Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Chives, raw types 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.
Shrimp
3
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%
Chives
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 28% 26% 60% 52% 15% 25% 0.39% 49% 4.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +141.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +192.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +308.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +31.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.3%
Contains more IronIron +213.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1030.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~42mg

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%
Chives
11
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 194% 73% 4.2% 0% 20% 27% 12% 19% 32% 0% 532% 79% 2.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
Chives
3
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +633.3%
Contains more OtherOther +21%
Contains more FatsFats +160.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2075%
Contains more WaterWater +22%

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
Chives
2
29% 19% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.146 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.267 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +97.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +238%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Chives DV% diff.
Vitamin K 212.7µg 177%
Vitamin C 58.1mg 65%
Cholesterol 189mg 0mg 63%
Protein 23.98g 3.27g 41%
Folate 105µg 26%
Phosphorus 237mg 58mg 26%
Copper 0.379mg 0.157mg 25%
Vitamin A 218µg 24%
Manganese 0.033mg 0.373mg 15%
Iron 0.51mg 1.6mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 11%
Zinc 1.64mg 0.56mg 10%
Fiber 2.5g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 6%
Sodium 111mg 3mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.647mg 4%
Calories 99kcal 30kcal 3%
Selenium 0.9µg 2%
Calcium 70mg 92mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Potassium 259mg 296mg 1%
Magnesium 39mg 42mg 1%
Carbs 0.2g 4.35g 1%
Fats 0.28g 0.73g 1%
Choline 5.2mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.267g 1%
Net carbs 0.2g 1.85g N/A
Sugar 1.85g N/A
Trans fat 0.002g 0g N/A
Saturated fat 0.056g 0.146g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.048g 0.095g 0%
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.139mg 0%
Leucine 0.195mg 0%
Lysine 0.163mg 0%
Methionine 0.036mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.105mg 0%
Valine 0.145mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 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 Chives
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
76%
Chives
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
29%
Chives

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.85g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chives
Chives is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 108mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chives
Chives is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Chives
Chives is cheaper (difference - $6.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chives
Chives is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Chives - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169994/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.