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Shrimp vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between shrimp and drumstick tree

  • Shrimp is higher in copper, phosphorus, and zinc; however, drumstick tree is richer in manganese and potassium.
  • Shrimp's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 63% higher.
  • Shrimp has 5 times more phosphorus than drumstick tree. While shrimp has 237mg of phosphorus, drumstick tree has only 50mg.
  • Drumstick tree has less cholesterol.
  • Drumstick tree has a lower glycemic index (0) than shrimp (50).

The food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Drumstick pods, raw.

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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
5
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 32% 9% 41% 14% 28% 12% 21% 5.5% 34% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +133.3%
Contains more IronIron +41.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +351.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +264.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +374%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +684.8%

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 470% 1.3% 0% 0% 13% 17% 12% 48% 28% 0% 0% 33% 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
3
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1041.9%
Contains more FatsFats +40%
Contains more OtherOther +24.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4165%
Contains more WaterWater +18.7%

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
24% 74% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.003 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2533.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -41.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +112.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Drumstick tree DV% diff.
Vitamin C 141mg 157%
Cholesterol 189mg 0mg 63%
Protein 23.98g 2.1g 44%
Copper 0.379mg 0.084mg 33%
Phosphorus 237mg 50mg 27%
Vitamin B5 0.794mg 16%
Fiber 3.2g 13%
Folate 44µg 11%
Zinc 1.64mg 0.45mg 11%
Manganese 0.033mg 0.259mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 6%
Potassium 259mg 461mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 4%
Calcium 70mg 30mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 4%
Calories 99kcal 37kcal 3%
Sodium 111mg 42mg 3%
Carbs 0.2g 8.53g 3%
Iron 0.51mg 0.36mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.003g 1%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Magnesium 39mg 45mg 1%
Fats 0.28g 0.2g 0%
Net carbs 0.2g 5.33g N/A
Vitamin A 4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.002g 0g N/A
Saturated fat 0.056g 0.033g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.048g 0.102g 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 Drumstick tree
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
48%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree 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. Drumstick tree - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170483/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.