Shrimp vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between shrimp and lettuce
- Shrimp has more copper, phosphorus, zinc, and magnesium; however, lettuce has more manganese.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for shrimp is 63% higher.
- Lettuce has 13 times less copper than shrimp. Shrimp has 0.379mg of copper, while lettuce has 0.029mg.
- Lettuce is lower in cholesterol.
- Shrimp has a higher glycemic index than lettuce.
Food types used in this article are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Lettuce, green leaf, raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +94.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1206.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +811.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +717.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +68.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +657.6% |
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.
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1663.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +86.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +89.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1335% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +700% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.3% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.082g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 126.3µg | 105% | |
| Cholesterol | 189mg | 0mg | 63% |
| Protein | 23.98g | 1.36g | 45% |
| Vitamin A | 370µg | 41% | |
| Copper | 0.379mg | 0.029mg | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 237mg | 29mg | 30% |
| Zinc | 1.64mg | 0.18mg | 13% |
| Folate | 38µg | 10% | |
| Vitamin C | 9.2mg | 10% | |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.25mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 7% | |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 13mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 6% | |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 5% | |
| Calories | 99kcal | 15kcal | 4% |
| Sodium | 111mg | 28mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.51mg | 0.86mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.134mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 70mg | 36mg | 3% |
| Choline | 13.6mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 259mg | 194mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.375mg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 0.43g | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0.2g | 2.87g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.28g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.2g | 1.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.78g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.056g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0.006g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 0.082g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.079mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.022mg | 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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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lettuce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Lettuce is cheaper (difference - $6.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lettuce is relatively richer in vitamins