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Shrimp vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between shrimp and hot chocolate?

  • Hot chocolate has less copper, phosphorus, and zinc than shrimp.
  • Shrimp's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 60% higher.
  • Shrimp has 4 times more copper than hot chocolate. Shrimp has 0.379mg of copper, while hot chocolate has 0.103mg.
  • Hot chocolate contains less cholesterol.

We used Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade types in this comparison.

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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
7
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 16% 34% 17% 16% 34% 17% 45% 5.7% 1.7% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +69.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.5%
Contains more IronIron +21.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +268%
Contains more ZincZinc +160.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +125.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +153.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.4%

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
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 0.67% 17% 0.6% 17% 9.8% 42% 2.5% 20% 9.2% 61% 0.5% 3.8% 8.5%

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
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +581.3%
Contains more OtherOther +27.4%
Contains more FatsFats +735.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5270%
Contains more WaterWater +10.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
1
31% 26% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.431 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.084 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1310.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.084g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Hot chocolate DV% diff.
Cholesterol 189mg 8mg 60%
Protein 23.98g 3.52g 41%
Copper 0.379mg 0.103mg 31%
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 20%
Phosphorus 237mg 105mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 14%
Zinc 1.64mg 0.63mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 6%
Vitamin D 45IU 6%
Vitamin A 51µg 6%
Saturated fat 0.056g 1.431g 6%
Selenium 2.7µg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Calcium 70mg 114mg 4%
Magnesium 39mg 23mg 4%
Carbs 0.2g 10.74g 4%
Choline 15.6mg 3%
Sodium 111mg 44mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 3%
Fats 0.28g 2.34g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 3%
Potassium 259mg 197mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.048g 0.677g 2%
Folate 5µg 1%
Caffeine 2mg 1%
Calories 99kcal 77kcal 1%
Iron 0.51mg 0.42mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 1%
Manganese 0.033mg 0.013mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 0.2g 9.74g N/A
Sugar 9.66g N/A
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.002g 0.078g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.084g 0%
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.095mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 0.305mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0%
Valine 0.201mg 0%
Histidine 0.067mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 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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is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Hot chocolate
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
15%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.375g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 181mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate 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
  2. Hot chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/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.