Shrimp vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between shrimp and mars
- Shrimp covers your daily need for cholesterol, 59% more than mars.
- The amount of cholesterol in mars is lower.
- Shrimp has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of shrimp is 50, while the glycemic index of mars is 62.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies.
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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 | +∞% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +28.6% |
Contains more IronIron | +68.6% |
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.
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Cholesterol | 189mg | 12mg | 59% |
Saturated fat | 0.056g | 11.651g | 53% |
Copper | 0.379mg | 42% | |
Protein | 23.98g | 4.28g | 39% |
Phosphorus | 237mg | 34% | |
Fats | 0.28g | 19.32g | 29% |
Carbs | 0.2g | 72.4g | 24% |
Calories | 99kcal | 475kcal | 19% |
Zinc | 1.64mg | 15% | |
Magnesium | 39mg | 9% | |
Potassium | 259mg | 8% | |
Fiber | 2g | 8% | |
Iron | 0.51mg | 0.86mg | 4% |
Calcium | 70mg | 90mg | 2% |
Manganese | 0.033mg | 1% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 1% | |
Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% | |
Sodium | 111mg | 136mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 0.2g | 70.4g | N/A |
Sugar | 58.94g | N/A | |
Trans fat | 0.002g | 0.131g | N/A |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0% | |
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 | +460.3% |
Contains more WaterWater | +4272.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +6800% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36100% |
Contains more OtherOther | +90.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.5% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |