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Shrimp vs. Ladyfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between shrimp and ladyfinger

  • Shrimp has more copper, phosphorus, and magnesium; however, ladyfinger has more iron and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for ladyfinger is 38% higher.
  • Ladyfinger has 4 times less copper than shrimp. Shrimp has 0.379mg of copper, while ladyfinger has 0.095mg.
  • Shrimp is lower in cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind.

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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 8.6% 14% 10% 134% 32% 31% 74% 19% 31% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +225%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +48.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +129.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +298.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.5%
Contains more IronIron +602%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +627.3%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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% 56% 0% 0% 71% 99% 39% 67% 28% 94% 0% 58% 0%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
3
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
11% 9% 60% 20%
Protein: 10.6 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 59.7 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +126.2%
Contains more WaterWater +281.2%
Contains more FatsFats +3150%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29750%
~equal in Other ~1.1g

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
37% 46% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.022 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.423 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7702.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1701.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Ladyfinger DV% diff.
Iron 0.51mg 3.58mg 38%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 33%
Copper 0.379mg 0.095mg 32%
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 31%
Protein 23.98g 10.6g 27%
Vitamin B1 0.284mg 24%
Vitamin B5 1.116mg 22%
Carbs 0.2g 59.7g 20%
Vitamin A 167µg 19%
Folate 77µg 19%
Fats 0.28g 9.1g 14%
Saturated fat 0.056g 3.022g 13%
Vitamin B3 2.104mg 13%
Calories 99kcal 363kcal 13%
Cholesterol 189mg 221mg 11%
Phosphorus 237mg 173mg 9%
Manganese 0.033mg 0.24mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.048g 3.745g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 1.423g 9%
Magnesium 39mg 12mg 6%
Zinc 1.64mg 1.14mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Potassium 259mg 113mg 4%
Sodium 111mg 147mg 2%
Calcium 70mg 47mg 2%
Net carbs 0.2g 58.7g N/A
Trans fat 0.002g N/A
Tryptophan 0.133mg 0%
Threonine 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.516mg 0%
Leucine 0.861mg 0%
Lysine 0.679mg 0%
Methionine 0.268mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.511mg 0%
Valine 0.579mg 0%
Histidine 0.248mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0.036g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Ladyfinger
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
39%
Ladyfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
35%
Ladyfinger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.966g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger 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. Ladyfinger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172821/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.