Shrimp vs. Dates — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are shrimp and dates different?
- Shrimp is richer in phosphorus, copper, and zinc, while dates are higher in potassium, manganese, and iron.
- Shrimp covers your daily need for cholesterol, 63% more than dates.
- Shrimp contains 56 times more sodium than dates. Shrimp contains 111mg of sodium, while dates contain 2mg.
- Dates are lower in cholesterol.
Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Dates, deglet noor 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 | +79.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +84% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +465.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +282.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +10.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +153.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +693.9% |
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.
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +878.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +262.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +39.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37415% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +32.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +33.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +315.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.9% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 189mg | 0mg | 63% |
| Protein | 23.98g | 2.45g | 43% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% | |
| Carbs | 0.2g | 75.03g | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 237mg | 62mg | 25% |
| Fructose | 19.56g | 24% | |
| Copper | 0.379mg | 0.206mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.165mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.589mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 259mg | 656mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.64mg | 0.29mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.262mg | 10% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 282kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.274mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 0.51mg | 1.02mg | 6% |
| Folate | 19µg | 5% | |
| Selenium | 3µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.066mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 111mg | 2mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.052mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 70mg | 39mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 6.3mg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 43mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 0.39g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 0.2g | 67.03g | N/A |
| Sugar | 63.35g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.056g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0.036g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 0.019g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.032mg | 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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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.35g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dates is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dates is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dates is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Dates is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dates 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.