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Shrimp vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between shrimp and jerusalem artichoke?

  • Shrimp is higher in copper, phosphorus, zinc, calcium, and magnesium, yet jerusalem artichoke is higher in iron.
  • Shrimp's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 63% more.
  • Shrimp has 28 times more sodium than jerusalem artichoke. While shrimp has 111mg of sodium, jerusalem artichoke has only 4mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in jerusalem artichoke is lower.
  • The glycemic index of jerusalem artichoke is lower.

We used Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Jerusalem-artichokes, 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.
Shrimp
5
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 12% 4.2% 38% 128% 47% 3.3% 33% 0.52% 7.8% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +129.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more CopperCopper +170.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1266.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +203.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.6%
Contains more IronIron +566.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.8%

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 13% 0.33% 3.8% 0% 50% 14% 24% 24% 18% 0% 0.25% 9.8% 16%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
2% 17% 78% 3%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 17.44 g
Water: 78.01 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1099%
Contains more FatsFats +2700%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +8620%
Contains more OtherOther +109.9%
~equal in Water ~78.01g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
2
31% 26% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 g
80% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.001 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7800%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Jerusalem artichoke DV% diff.
Cholesterol 189mg 0mg 63%
Protein 23.98g 2g 44%
Iron 0.51mg 3.4mg 36%
Copper 0.379mg 0.14mg 27%
Phosphorus 237mg 78mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 17%
Zinc 1.64mg 0.12mg 14%
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 8%
Calcium 70mg 14mg 6%
Fiber 1.6g 6%
Carbs 0.2g 17.44g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 6%
Magnesium 39mg 17mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 5%
Choline 30mg 5%
Sodium 111mg 4mg 5%
Potassium 259mg 429mg 5%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Folate 13µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.001g 1%
Calories 99kcal 73kcal 1%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Manganese 0.033mg 0.06mg 1%
Fats 0.28g 0.01g 0%
Net carbs 0.2g 15.84g N/A
Sugar 9.6g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.002g 0g N/A
Saturated fat 0.056g 0g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.048g 0.004g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Jerusalem artichoke
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
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.6g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.056g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is cheaper (difference - $6.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke 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. Jerusalem artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169236/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.