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Shrimp vs. Dried fruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between shrimp and dried fruit

  • Shrimp has more phosphorus and zinc, while dried fruit has more iron, potassium, and manganese.
  • Shrimp covers your daily need for cholesterol, 63% more than dried fruit.
  • Shrimp contains 11 times more sodium than dried fruit. While shrimp contains 111mg of sodium, dried fruit contains only 10mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in dried fruit is lower.
  • Dried fruit has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of dried fruit is 31, while the glycemic index of shrimp is 50.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked.

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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
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 23% 17% 103% 100% 114% 11% 30% 1.3% 31% 12%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +320.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +233.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +348.6%
Contains more IronIron +421.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +612.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.343mg

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
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 3.3% 60% 87% 0% 3.8% 17% 49% 31% 33% 0% 7.8% 7.5% 7.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
2
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 3.39 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 62.64 g
Water: 30.89 g
Other: 2.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +607.4%
Contains more WaterWater +140.6%
Contains more FatsFats +82.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31220%
Contains more OtherOther +112.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
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
10% 45% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +54.2%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.074g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shrimp Dried fruit
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Dried fruit DV% diff.
Cholesterol 189mg 0mg 63%
Protein 23.98g 3.39g 41%
Vitamin E 4.33mg 29%
Fiber 7.3g 29%
Potassium 259mg 1162mg 27%
Iron 0.51mg 2.66mg 27%
Phosphorus 237mg 71mg 24%
Carbs 0.2g 62.64g 21%
Vitamin A 180µg 20%
Fructose 12.47g 16%
Vitamin B3 2.589mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 11%
Zinc 1.64mg 0.39mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.516mg 10%
Manganese 0.033mg 0.235mg 9%
Calories 99kcal 241kcal 7%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 6%
Sodium 111mg 10mg 4%
Copper 0.379mg 0.343mg 4%
Selenium 2.2µg 4%
Folate 10µg 3%
Choline 13.9mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.1µg 3%
Calcium 70mg 55mg 2%
Magnesium 39mg 32mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Fats 0.28g 0.51g 0%
Net carbs 0.2g 55.34g N/A
Sugar 53.44g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Trans fat 0.002g N/A
Saturated fat 0.056g 0.017g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.048g 0.074g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.074g 0%
Tryptophan 0.016mg 0%
Threonine 0.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.063mg 0%
Leucine 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 0.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.015mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0%
Valine 0.078mg 0%
Histidine 0.047mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Dried fruit
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
24%
Dried fruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
44%
Dried fruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.44g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit 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. Dried fruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173941/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.