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Shrimp vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shrimp and French fries different?

  • Shrimp is higher in Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Calcium, however, French fries are richer in Potassium, Manganese, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Shrimp is 63% higher.
  • Shrimp contains 4 times more Calcium than French fries. While Shrimp contains 70mg of Calcium, French fries contain only 18mg.
  • French fries have less Cholesterol.

Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil are the varieties 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.
Contains more Calcium +288.9%
Contains more Magnesium +11.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.6%
Contains less Sodium -47.1%
Contains more Zinc +228%
Contains more Copper +205.6%
Contains more Iron +58.8%
Contains more Potassium +123.6%
Contains more Manganese +648.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Contains more Calcium +288.9%
Contains more Magnesium +11.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.6%
Contains less Sodium -47.1%
Contains more Zinc +228%
Contains more Copper +205.6%
Contains more Iron +58.8%
Contains more Potassium +123.6%
Contains more Manganese +648.5%

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
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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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +599.1%
Contains more Water +92.8%
Contains more Fats +5160.7%
Contains more Carbs +20620%
Contains more Other +52.9%
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more Protein +599.1%
Contains more Water +92.8%
Contains more Fats +5160.7%
Contains more Carbs +20620%
Contains more Other +52.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12335.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6732.9%
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12335.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6732.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp French fries Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 37.64g French fries
Protein 23.98g 3.43g Shrimp
Fats 0.28g 14.73g French fries
Carbs 0.2g 41.44g French fries
Calories 99kcal 312kcal French fries
Sugar 0.3g Shrimp
Fiber 3.8g French fries
Calcium 70mg 18mg Shrimp
Iron 0.51mg 0.81mg French fries
Magnesium 39mg 35mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 237mg 125mg Shrimp
Potassium 259mg 579mg French fries
Sodium 111mg 210mg Shrimp
Zinc 1.64mg 0.5mg Shrimp
Copper 0.379mg 0.124mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.033mg 0.247mg French fries
Selenium 0.9µg French fries
Vitamin E 1.67mg French fries
Vitamin C 4.7mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.17mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.039mg French fries
Vitamin B3 3.004mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.58mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.372mg French fries
Folate 30µg French fries
Vitamin K 11.2µg French fries
Cholesterol 189mg 0mg French fries
Trans Fat 0.002g 0.06g Shrimp
Saturated Fat 0.056g 2.336g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g 5.969g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 5.398g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g French fries
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp French fries
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries 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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.