Shrimp vs. Plantain raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are shrimp and plantain raw different?
- Shrimp is richer in copper, phosphorus, zinc, and calcium, while plantain raw is higher in potassium.
- Shrimp covers your daily need for cholesterol, 63% more than plantain raw.
- Shrimp contains 28 times more sodium than plantain raw. Shrimp contains 111mg of sodium, while plantain raw contains 4mg.
- Plantain raw is lower in cholesterol.
- Shrimp has a higher glycemic index (50) than plantain raw (37).
Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Plantains, 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 | +2233.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +367.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1071.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +597.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +92.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.4% |
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
Protein:
23.98 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
0.2 g
Water:
74.33 g
Other:
1.21 g
Protein:
1.3 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
31.89 g
Water:
65.28 g
Other:
1.16 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1744.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +32.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15845% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.079 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.143 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.069 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +50% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 189mg | 0mg | 63% |
| Protein | 23.98g | 1.3g | 45% |
| Copper | 0.379mg | 0.081mg | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 237mg | 34mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.299mg | 23% | |
| Vitamin C | 18.4mg | 20% | |
| Zinc | 1.64mg | 0.14mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 0.2g | 31.89g | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 9% | |
| Calcium | 70mg | 3mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 499mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 56µg | 6% | |
| Folate | 22µg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 111mg | 4mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.26mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.052mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.686mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.054mg | 4% | |
| Selenium | 1.5µg | 3% | |
| Choline | 13.5mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 99kcal | 122kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.51mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 0.37g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.2g | 29.59g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 37mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 15g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.056g | 0.143g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 0.069g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.034mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.064mg | 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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18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.087g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain raw is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain raw is relatively richer in vitamins