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Shrimp vs. Dill — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between shrimp and dill?

  • Shrimp is richer in copper, phosphorus, and zinc, yet dill is richer in iron, manganese, potassium, and calcium.
  • Dill's daily need coverage for iron is 76% higher.
  • Dill has a lower glycemic index than shrimp.

We used Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Dill weed, fresh types in this comparison.

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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%
Dill
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 62% 65% 247% 49% 25% 28% 8% 165% 0%
Contains more CopperCopper +159.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +80.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +259.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +197.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +184.9%
Contains more IronIron +1192.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3730.3%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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%
Dill
8
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 283% 129% 0% 0% 15% 68% 29% 24% 43% 0% 0% 113% 0%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
1
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Dill
4
3% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.46 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 7.02 g
Water: 85.95 g
Other: 2.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +593.1%
Contains more FatsFats +300%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3410%
Contains more WaterWater +15.6%
Contains more OtherOther +102.5%

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
Dill
2
6% 84% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.802 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.095 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1570.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20.3%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.06g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shrimp Dill
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
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Dill DV% diff.
Vitamin C 85mg 94%
Iron 0.51mg 6.59mg 76%
Cholesterol 189mg 0mg 63%
Manganese 0.033mg 1.264mg 54%
Vitamin A 386µg 43%
Protein 23.98g 3.46g 41%
Folate 150µg 38%
Copper 0.379mg 0.146mg 26%
Phosphorus 237mg 66mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.296mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 14%
Potassium 259mg 738mg 14%
Calcium 70mg 208mg 14%
Vitamin B3 1.57mg 10%
Fiber 2.1g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 8%
Zinc 1.64mg 0.91mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 5%
Magnesium 39mg 55mg 4%
Calories 99kcal 43kcal 3%
Sodium 111mg 61mg 2%
Carbs 0.2g 7.02g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.048g 0.802g 2%
Fats 0.28g 1.12g 1%
Net carbs 0.2g 4.92g N/A
Trans fat 0.002g 0g N/A
Saturated fat 0.056g 0.06g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.095g 0%
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0%
Threonine 0.068mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0%
Leucine 0.159mg 0%
Lysine 0.246mg 0%
Methionine 0.011mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0%
Valine 0.154mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 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 Dill
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
54%
Dill
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
69%
Dill

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dill
Dill is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dill
Dill contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dill
Dill is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Dill
Dill is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dill
Dill 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. Dill - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172233/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.