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Shrimp vs. Groat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shrimp and Groat different?

  • Shrimp is higher in Calcium, however, Groat is richer in Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Groat is 80% higher.

Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Buckwheat 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.
Shrimp
Shrimp
1
:
9
Groat
Groat
Contains more Calcium +288.9%
Contains more Iron +331.4%
Contains more Magnesium +492.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.4%
Contains more Potassium +77.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +46.3%
Contains more Copper +190.2%
Contains more Manganese +3839.4%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Groat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 83% 166% 149% 41% 1% 66% 367% 170% 46%
Contains more Calcium +288.9%
Contains more Iron +331.4%
Contains more Magnesium +492.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.4%
Contains more Potassium +77.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +46.3%
Contains more Copper +190.2%
Contains more Manganese +3839.4%

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
Shrimp
0
:
10
Groat
Groat
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%
Groat
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% 26% 99% 132% 74% 49% 23% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
2
:
3
Groat
Groat
Contains more Protein +81%
Contains more Water +662.4%
Contains more Fats +1114.3%
Contains more Carbs +35650%
Contains more Other +73.6%
Shrimp
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Groat
13% 3% 72% 10% 2%
Protein: 13.25 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 71.5 g
Water: 9.75 g
Other: 2.1 g
Contains more Protein +81%
Contains more Water +662.4%
Contains more Fats +1114.3%
Contains more Carbs +35650%
Contains more Other +73.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
1
:
2
Groat
Groat
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2066.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1215.2%
Shrimp
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Groat
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.741 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.039 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2066.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1215.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shrimp Groat
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Groat Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 61.5g Groat
Protein 23.98g 13.25g Shrimp
Fats 0.28g 3.4g Groat
Carbs 0.2g 71.5g Groat
Calories 99kcal 343kcal Groat
Fiber 10g Groat
Calcium 70mg 18mg Shrimp
Iron 0.51mg 2.2mg Groat
Magnesium 39mg 231mg Groat
Phosphorus 237mg 347mg Groat
Potassium 259mg 460mg Groat
Sodium 111mg 1mg Groat
Zinc 1.64mg 2.4mg Groat
Copper 0.379mg 1.1mg Groat
Manganese 0.033mg 1.3mg Groat
Selenium 8.3µg Groat
Vitamin B1 0.101mg Groat
Vitamin B2 0.425mg Groat
Vitamin B3 7.02mg Groat
Vitamin B5 1.233mg Groat
Vitamin B6 0.21mg Groat
Folate 30µg Groat
Tryptophan 0.192mg Groat
Threonine 0.506mg Groat
Isoleucine 0.498mg Groat
Leucine 0.832mg Groat
Lysine 0.672mg Groat
Methionine 0.172mg Groat
Phenylalanine 0.52mg Groat
Valine 0.678mg Groat
Histidine 0.309mg Groat
Cholesterol 189mg 0mg Groat
Trans Fat 0.002g Groat
Saturated Fat 0.056g 0.741g 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 1.04g Groat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 1.039g Groat
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Groat
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
33%
Groat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
109%
Groat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.685g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Groat
Groat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Groat
Groat is cheaper (difference - $4.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Groat
Groat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Groat
Groat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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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. Groat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170286/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.