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Shrimp vs. Fettuccine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Shrimp and Fettuccine

  • Shrimp has more Phosphorus, Zinc, and Magnesium, while Fettuccine has more Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Shrimp covers your daily need of Cholesterol 58% more than Fettuccine.
  • Shrimp contains 16 times more Zinc than Fettuccine. While Shrimp contains 1.64mg of Zinc, Fettuccine contains only 0.1mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Fettuccine is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree.

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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
8
:
1
Fettuccine
Fettuccine
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +848%
Contains more Potassium +54.2%
Contains less Sodium -33.1%
Contains more Zinc +1540%
Contains more Iron +17.6%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Fettuccine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 5% 11% 15% 22% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +848%
Contains more Potassium +54.2%
Contains less Sodium -33.1%
Contains more Zinc +1540%
Contains more Iron +17.6%

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
:
8
Fettuccine
Fettuccine
Shrimp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Fettuccine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 23% 17% 34% 0% 12% 5% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
1
:
4
Fettuccine
Fettuccine
Contains more Protein +286.8%
Contains more Fats +864.3%
Contains more Carbs +6900%
Contains more Other +57%
Equal in Water - 75.2
Shrimp
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Fettuccine
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Protein +286.8%
Contains more Fats +864.3%
Contains more Carbs +6900%
Contains more Other +57%
Equal in Water - 75.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
1
:
2
Fettuccine
Fettuccine
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1775%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +406.3%
Shrimp
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Fettuccine
41% 41% 18%
Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1775%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +406.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Fettuccine Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 12g Fettuccine
Protein 23.98g 6.2g Shrimp
Fats 0.28g 2.7g Fettuccine
Carbs 0.2g 14g Fettuccine
Calories 99kcal 99kcal
Sugar 1.3g Shrimp
Fiber 2g Fettuccine
Calcium 70mg 28mg Shrimp
Iron 0.51mg 0.6mg Fettuccine
Magnesium 39mg 6mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 237mg 25mg Shrimp
Potassium 259mg 168mg Shrimp
Sodium 111mg 166mg Shrimp
Zinc 1.64mg 0.1mg Shrimp
Copper 0.379mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.033mg Shrimp
Vitamin E 0.45mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B1 0.09mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B2 0.07mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B3 1.8mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B6 0.05mg Fettuccine
Folate 6µg Fettuccine
Cholesterol 189mg 14mg Fettuccine
Trans Fat 0.002g 0g Fettuccine
Saturated Fat 0.056g 0.9g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g 0.9g Fettuccine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.4g Fettuccine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g Shrimp
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Fettuccine
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
8%
Fettuccine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
9%
Fettuccine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.844g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 175mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine 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

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.