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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 for copper, 41% more than merlot.
  • Shrimp contains 28 times more sodium than merlot. While shrimp contains 111mg of sodium, merlot contains only 4mg.
  • Merlot has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of merlot is 15, while the glycemic index of shrimp is 50.

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
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 21% 23% 19% 126% 45% 102% 14% 4.3% 0%
Merlot
Merlot
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 2.4% 11% 17% 3.7% 3.8% 9.9% 0.52% 17% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +225%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +775%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +3345.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1071.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +930.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +300%
~equal in Iron ~0.46mg

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
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Merlot
Merlot
6
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 7.2% 4.2% 1.8% 13% 0% 0% 0.75% 0%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
2
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Merlot
Merlot
3
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +34157.1%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1155%
Contains more WaterWater +16.5%
Contains more OtherOther +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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Cholesterol 189mg 63%
Protein 23.98g 0.07g 48%
Copper 0.379mg 0.011mg 41%
Phosphorus 237mg 23mg 31%
Zinc 1.64mg 0.14mg 14%
Magnesium 39mg 12mg 6%
Calcium 70mg 8mg 6%
Sodium 111mg 4mg 5%
Manganese 0.033mg 0.132mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 4%
Potassium 259mg 127mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 1%
Iron 0.51mg 0.46mg 1%
Carbs 0.2g 2.51g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.224mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 1%
Calories 99kcal 83kcal 1%
Fats 0.28g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.2g 2.51g N/A
Sugar 0.62g N/A
Selenium 0.2µg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0%
Trans fat 0.002g 0g N/A
Folate 1µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.056g 0%
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Merlot
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
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.