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Shrimp vs. Malt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shrimp and Malt different?

  • Shrimp has more Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Magnesium than Malt.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Shrimp is 60% higher.
  • Shrimp contains 10 times more Copper than Malt. While Shrimp contains 0.379mg of Copper, Malt contains only 0.037mg.
  • Malt has less Cholesterol.

Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk 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.
Shrimp
6
:
4
Malt
Contains more Iron +142.9%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +160.4%
Contains more Potassium +50.6%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +924.3%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains less Sodium -45.9%
Contains more Manganese +142.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 8% 11% 39% 16% 8% 12% 13% 11% 30%
Contains more Iron +142.9%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +160.4%
Contains more Potassium +50.6%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +924.3%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains less Sodium -45.9%
Contains more Manganese +142.4%

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
:
11
Malt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 2% 0% 1% 14% 43% 5% 22% 11% 7% 53% 1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
2
:
3
Malt
Contains more Protein +611.6%
Contains more Other +51.3%
Contains more Fats +1075%
Contains more Carbs +5500%
Equal in Water - 81.34
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
3% 3% 11% 81%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 3.29 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 81.34 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +611.6%
Contains more Other +51.3%
Contains more Fats +1075%
Contains more Carbs +5500%
Equal in Water - 81.34

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
1
:
2
Malt
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1622.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +163.3%
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
65% 28% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.883 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.208 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1622.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +163.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Malt Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 10.7g Malt
Protein 23.98g 3.37g Shrimp
Fats 0.28g 3.29g Malt
Carbs 0.2g 11.2g Malt
Calories 99kcal 85kcal Shrimp
Sugar 6.68g Shrimp
Fiber 0.5g Malt
Calcium 70mg 98mg Malt
Iron 0.51mg 0.21mg Shrimp
Magnesium 39mg 15mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 237mg 91mg Shrimp
Potassium 259mg 172mg Shrimp
Sodium 111mg 60mg Malt
Zinc 1.64mg 0.41mg Shrimp
Copper 0.379mg 0.037mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.033mg 0.08mg Malt
Selenium 5.4µg Malt
Vitamin A 95IU Malt
Vitamin A RAE 26µg Malt
Vitamin E 0.06mg Malt
Vitamin C 0.1mg Malt
Vitamin B1 0.054mg Malt
Vitamin B2 0.184mg Malt
Vitamin B3 0.259mg Malt
Vitamin B5 0.354mg Malt
Vitamin B6 0.046mg Malt
Folate 9µg Malt
Vitamin B12 0.42µg Malt
Vitamin K 0.3µg Malt
Tryptophan 0.074mg Malt
Threonine 0.143mg Malt
Isoleucine 0.165mg Malt
Leucine 0.268mg Malt
Lysine 0.142mg Malt
Methionine 0.074mg Malt
Phenylalanine 0.15mg Malt
Valine 0.193mg Malt
Histidine 0.077mg Malt
Cholesterol 189mg 10mg Malt
Trans Fat 0.002g Malt
Saturated Fat 0.056g 1.883g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g 0.827g Malt
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.208g Malt
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g Shrimp
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Malt
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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%
Malt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
17%
Malt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.827g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Malt
Malt contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Malt
Malt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 179mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Malt
Malt is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Malt
Malt 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. Malt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174867/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.