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Shrimp vs. Marshmallow — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Shrimp and Marshmallow?

  • Shrimp is richer than Marshmallow in Phosphorus, Copper, Zinc, Magnesium, Potassium, and Calcium.
  • Shrimp's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 63% more.
  • Shrimp has 52 times more Potassium than Marshmallow. While Shrimp has 259mg of Potassium, Marshmallow has only 5mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Marshmallow is lower.

We used Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Candies, marshmallows 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.
Contains more Calcium +2233.3%
Contains more Iron +121.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1850%
Contains more Phosphorus +2862.5%
Contains more Potassium +5080%
Contains more Zinc +4000%
Contains more Copper +290.7%
Contains more Manganese +312.5%
Contains less Sodium -27.9%
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 1% 9% 2% 4% 1% 11% 2% 33% 2% 10%
Contains more Calcium +2233.3%
Contains more Iron +121.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1850%
Contains more Phosphorus +2862.5%
Contains more Potassium +5080%
Contains more Zinc +4000%
Contains more Copper +290.7%
Contains more Manganese +312.5%
Contains less Sodium -27.9%

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
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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 2% 1% 1% 1% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1232.2%
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Water +353.2%
Contains more Other +303.3%
Contains more Carbs +40550%
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
2% 81% 16%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 81.3 g
Water: 16.4 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +1232.2%
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Water +353.2%
Contains more Other +303.3%
Contains more Carbs +40550%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.056
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
31% 44% 26%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.056

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shrimp Marshmallow
Lower in Sugar 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
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Marshmallow Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 81.2g Marshmallow
Protein 23.98g 1.8g Shrimp
Fats 0.28g 0.2g Shrimp
Carbs 0.2g 81.3g Marshmallow
Calories 99kcal 318kcal Marshmallow
Sugar 57.56g Shrimp
Fiber 0.1g Marshmallow
Calcium 70mg 3mg Shrimp
Iron 0.51mg 0.23mg Shrimp
Magnesium 39mg 2mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 237mg 8mg Shrimp
Potassium 259mg 5mg Shrimp
Sodium 111mg 80mg Marshmallow
Zinc 1.64mg 0.04mg Shrimp
Copper 0.379mg 0.097mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.033mg 0.008mg Shrimp
Selenium 1.7µg Marshmallow
Vitamin B1 0.001mg Marshmallow
Vitamin B2 0.001mg Marshmallow
Vitamin B3 0.078mg Marshmallow
Vitamin B5 0.005mg Marshmallow
Vitamin B6 0.003mg Marshmallow
Folate 1µg Marshmallow
Threonine 0.035mg Marshmallow
Isoleucine 0.028mg Marshmallow
Leucine 0.066mg Marshmallow
Lysine 0.077mg Marshmallow
Methionine 0.015mg Marshmallow
Phenylalanine 0.042mg Marshmallow
Valine 0.05mg Marshmallow
Histidine 0.017mg Marshmallow
Cholesterol 189mg 0mg Marshmallow
Trans Fat 0.002g Marshmallow
Saturated Fat 0.056g 0.056g
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 0.08g Marshmallow
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.047g Shrimp
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 Marshmallow
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
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Shrimp
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Marshmallow
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
7%
Marshmallow

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is cheaper (difference - $4.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.056 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. Marshmallow - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167995/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.