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Shrimp vs. Fenugreek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between shrimp and fenugreek

  • The amount of iron, copper, manganese, magnesium, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, and zinc in fenugreek is higher than in shrimp.
  • Fenugreek covers your daily iron needs 413% more than shrimp.
  • Shrimp has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shrimp is 50, while the glycemic index of fenugreek is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Spices, fenugreek seed.

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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
0
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 136% 53% 68% 1257% 370% 68% 127% 8.7% 160% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +389.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +151.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +197.3%
Contains more IronIron +6474.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +192.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +52.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3621.2%

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 10% 1% 0% 0% 81% 84% 31% 0% 138% 0% 0% 43% 0%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more WaterWater +740.8%
Contains more FatsFats +2189.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29075%
Contains more OtherOther +181%
~equal in Protein ~23g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
3
31% 26% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 g
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.46 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Fenugreek DV% diff.
Iron 0.51mg 33.53mg 413%
Fiber 24.6g 98%
Copper 0.379mg 1.11mg 81%
Cholesterol 189mg 0mg 63%
Manganese 0.033mg 1.228mg 52%
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 46%
Magnesium 39mg 191mg 36%
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 27%
Carbs 0.2g 58.35g 19%
Potassium 259mg 770mg 15%
Folate 57µg 14%
Selenium 6.3µg 11%
Calories 99kcal 323kcal 11%
Calcium 70mg 176mg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 10%
Fats 0.28g 6.41g 9%
Phosphorus 237mg 296mg 8%
Zinc 1.64mg 2.5mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.056g 1.46g 6%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Sodium 111mg 67mg 2%
Protein 23.98g 23g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 1%
Net carbs 0.2g 33.75g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.002g 0g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.048g 0%
Tryptophan 0.391mg 0%
Threonine 0.898mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.241mg 0%
Leucine 1.757mg 0%
Lysine 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.338mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.089mg 0%
Valine 1.102mg 0%
Histidine 0.668mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Fenugreek
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
30%
Fenugreek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
228%
Fenugreek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.404g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $5.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Fenugreek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171324/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.