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Shrimp vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are shrimp and eggnog different?

  • Shrimp is richer in copper, phosphorus, and zinc, while eggnog is higher in calcium and monounsaturated fat.
  • Shrimp covers your daily need for cholesterol, 43% more than eggnog.
  • Shrimp contains 29 times more copper than eggnog. Shrimp contains 0.379mg of copper, while eggnog contains 0.013mg.
  • Eggnog is lower in cholesterol.

Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Eggnog 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.
Shrimp
7
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%
Eggnog
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 39% 15% 7.5% 4.3% 13% 47% 7% 0.65% 23%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +105.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57%
Contains more IronIron +155%
Contains more CopperCopper +2815.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +256.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +117.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +560%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +85.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.4%

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.
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%
Eggnog
13
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 5% 20% 4.2% 18% 8.5% 44% 2% 25% 12% 56% 0.75% 0.75% 28%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
2
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Eggnog
3
5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +427%
Contains more OtherOther +80.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1396.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3925%
Contains more WaterWater +11%

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
Eggnog
2
63% 32% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.591 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.198 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2612.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +150.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shrimp Eggnog
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Eggnog DV% diff.
Cholesterol 189mg 59mg 43%
Copper 0.379mg 0.013mg 41%
Protein 23.98g 4.55g 39%
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 19%
Phosphorus 237mg 109mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 15%
Saturated fat 0.056g 2.591g 12%
Zinc 1.64mg 0.46mg 11%
Choline 52.2mg 9%
Selenium 4.2µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 8%
Vitamin A 59µg 7%
Calcium 70mg 130mg 6%
Vitamin D 49IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Fats 0.28g 4.19g 6%
Magnesium 39mg 19mg 5%
Iron 0.51mg 0.2mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.048g 1.302g 3%
Potassium 259mg 165mg 3%
Carbs 0.2g 8.05g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 3%
Sodium 111mg 54mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.198g 1%
Calories 99kcal 88kcal 1%
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 1%
Manganese 0.033mg 0.005mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Net carbs 0.2g 8.05g N/A
Sugar 8.05g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Folate 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.002g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.201mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.237mg 0%
Leucine 0.383mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.12mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0%
Valine 0.289mg 0%
Histidine 0.108mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Eggnog
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
17%
Eggnog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
17%
Eggnog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.535g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 130mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Eggnog
Eggnog is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eggnog
Eggnog is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Eggnog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171258/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.