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Shrimp vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Shrimp and Merlot

  • The amount of Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, Magnesium, and Calcium in Shrimp is higher than in Merlot.
  • Shrimp covers your daily need of Copper 41% more than Merlot.
  • Shrimp contains 28 times more Sodium than Merlot. While Shrimp contains 111mg of Sodium, Merlot contains only 4mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot.

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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
Shrimp
7
:
3
Merlot
Merlot
Contains more Calcium +775%
Contains more Iron +10.9%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Phosphorus +930.4%
Contains more Potassium +103.9%
Contains more Zinc +1071.4%
Contains more Copper +3345.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Equal in Iron - 0.46
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Merlot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Contains more Calcium +775%
Contains more Iron +10.9%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Phosphorus +930.4%
Contains more Potassium +103.9%
Contains more Zinc +1071.4%
Contains more Copper +3345.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Equal in Iron - 0.46

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
Shrimp
0
:
8
Merlot
Merlot
Shrimp
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%
Merlot
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% 2% 8% 5% 2% 14% 1% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
2
:
3
Merlot
Merlot
Contains more Protein +34157.1%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +1155%
Contains more Water +16.5%
Contains more Other +795%
Shrimp
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Merlot
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
Contains more Protein +34157.1%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +1155%
Contains more Water +16.5%
Contains more Other +795%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Merlot Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 2.51g Merlot
Protein 23.98g 0.07g Shrimp
Fats 0.28g 0g Shrimp
Carbs 0.2g 2.51g Merlot
Calories 99kcal 83kcal Shrimp
Sugar 0.62g Shrimp
Calcium 70mg 8mg Shrimp
Iron 0.51mg 0.46mg Shrimp
Magnesium 39mg 12mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 237mg 23mg Shrimp
Potassium 259mg 127mg Shrimp
Sodium 111mg 4mg Merlot
Zinc 1.64mg 0.14mg Shrimp
Copper 0.379mg 0.011mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.033mg 0.132mg Merlot
Selenium 0.2µg Merlot
Vitamin B1 0.005mg Merlot
Vitamin B2 0.031mg Merlot
Vitamin B3 0.224mg Merlot
Vitamin B5 0.03mg Merlot
Vitamin B6 0.057mg Merlot
Folate 1µg Merlot
Cholesterol 189mg Merlot
Trans Fat 0.002g 0g Merlot
Saturated Fat 0.056g Merlot
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g Shrimp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Merlot
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
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.056g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Merlot
Merlot is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Merlot
Merlot 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. Merlot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171925/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.