Shrimp vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are shrimp and hummus different?
- Shrimp is higher in phosphorus; however, hummus is richer in manganese, iron, copper, magnesium, and monounsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for shrimp is 63% higher.
- Shrimp contains 2 times more calcium than hummus. While shrimp contains 70mg of calcium, hummus contains only 38mg.
- Hummus has less cholesterol.
- Hummus has a lower glycemic index (6) than shrimp (50).
Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Hummus, commercial 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 CalciumCalcium | +84.2% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.6% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.7% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +82.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +378.4% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +39.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +11.6% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2242.4% |
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.
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Cholesterol | 189mg | 0mg | 63% |
Protein | 23.98g | 7.9g | 32% |
Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.773mg | 32% |
Fiber | 6g | 24% | |
Iron | 0.51mg | 2.44mg | 24% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 3.613g | 24% |
Folate | 83µg | 21% | |
Copper | 0.379mg | 0.527mg | 16% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 15% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 15% | |
Fats | 0.28g | 9.6g | 14% |
Sodium | 111mg | 379mg | 12% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 4.039g | 10% |
Phosphorus | 237mg | 176mg | 9% |
Magnesium | 39mg | 71mg | 8% |
Saturated fat | 0.056g | 1.437g | 6% |
Carbs | 0.2g | 14.29g | 5% |
Selenium | 2.6µg | 5% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.064mg | 5% | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.582mg | 4% | |
Calories | 99kcal | 166kcal | 3% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 3% | |
Calcium | 70mg | 38mg | 3% |
Zinc | 1.64mg | 1.83mg | 2% |
Potassium | 259mg | 228mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 0.2g | 8.29g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +203.5% |
Contains more WaterWater | +11.6% |
Contains more FatsFats | +3328.6% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +7045% |
Contains more OtherOther | +33.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.1% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +8314.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4473.4% |