Shrimp vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between shrimp and ginger?
- Shrimp is higher in phosphorus, copper, zinc, and calcium, yet ginger is higher in manganese.
- Shrimp's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 63% more.
- Shrimp has 9 times more sodium than ginger. While shrimp has 111mg of sodium, ginger has only 13mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in ginger is lower.
- The glycemic index of ginger is lower.
We used Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Ginger root, raw types 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 CalciumCalcium | +337.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +67.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +382.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +597.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +10.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +60.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +593.9% |
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.
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1217.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +57.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +167.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +8785% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +220.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +94.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 189mg | 0mg | 63% |
| Protein | 23.98g | 1.82g | 44% |
| Phosphorus | 237mg | 34mg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.379mg | 0.226mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 1.64mg | 0.34mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 12% | |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.229mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% | |
| Carbs | 0.2g | 17.77g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% | |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 70mg | 16mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 415mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.75mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 111mg | 13mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.203mg | 4% | |
| Folate | 11µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.056g | 0.203g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 0.154g | 1% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 80kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.51mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 43mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 0.75g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.2g | 15.77g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.7g | N/A | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0.154g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.057mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.045mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 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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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
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9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.147g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $6.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ginger 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.