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Shrimp vs. Chocolate ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between shrimp and chocolate ice cream

  • Shrimp is higher in copper, phosphorus, and zinc; however, chocolate ice cream is richer in iron and monounsaturated Fat.
  • Shrimp's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 52% higher.
  • Shrimp has 6 times more Cholesterol than chocolate ice cream. While shrimp has 189mg of Cholesterol, chocolate ice cream has only 34mg.
  • Chocolate ice cream has less cholesterol.
  • Shrimp has a lower glycemic index (50) than chocolate ice cream (62).

The food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Ice creams, chocolate.

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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
4
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 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +34.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +180.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +182.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +121.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +55.7%
Contains more IronIron +82.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +324.2%
~equal in Potassium ~249mg

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%
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 2.3% 25% 6% 6% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%

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
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +531.1%
Contains more WaterWater +33.4%
Contains more FatsFats +3828.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14000%
~equal in Other ~1.3g

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
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.41 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +6587.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +419%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Chocolate ice cream Opinion
Calories 99kcal 216kcal Chocolate ice cream
Protein 23.98g 3.8g Shrimp
Fats 0.28g 11g Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin C 0.7mg Chocolate ice cream
Net carbs 0.2g 27g Chocolate ice cream
Carbs 0.2g 28.2g Chocolate ice cream
Cholesterol 189mg 34mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 8IU Chocolate ice cream
Magnesium 39mg 29mg Shrimp
Calcium 70mg 109mg Chocolate ice cream
Potassium 259mg 249mg Shrimp
Iron 0.51mg 0.93mg Chocolate ice cream
Sugar 25.36g Shrimp
Fiber 1.2g Chocolate ice cream
Copper 0.379mg 0.135mg Shrimp
Zinc 1.64mg 0.58mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 237mg 107mg Shrimp
Sodium 111mg 76mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A 416IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A 118µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chocolate ice cream
Manganese 0.033mg 0.14mg Chocolate ice cream
Selenium 2.5µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.042mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.194mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.226mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B5 0.554mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.055mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B12 0.29µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg Chocolate ice cream
Folate 16µg Chocolate ice cream
Trans Fat 0.002g Chocolate ice cream
Choline 22.5mg Chocolate ice cream
Saturated Fat 0.056g 6.8g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g 3.21g Chocolate ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.41g Chocolate ice cream
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Shrimp
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Chocolate ice cream
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%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
26%
Chocolate ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.744g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 155mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream 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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.