Shrimp vs. True morels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between shrimp and true morels
- Shrimp is higher in phosphorus; however, true morels are richer in iron, copper, and manganese.
- True morels' daily need coverage for iron is 146% higher.
- Shrimp has 2 times more magnesium than true morels. While shrimp has 39mg of magnesium, true morels have only 19mg.
- True morels have a lower glycemic index (32) than shrimp (50).
The food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Mushrooms, morel, raw.
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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 | +105.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +62.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.2% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +58.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +2288.2% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +64.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +23.8% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1678.8% |
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. |
Iron | 0.51mg | 12.18mg | 146% |
Cholesterol | 189mg | 63% | |
Protein | 23.98g | 3.12g | 42% |
Copper | 0.379mg | 0.625mg | 27% |
Vitamin D | 206IU | 26% | |
Vitamin D | 5.1µg | 26% | |
Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.587mg | 24% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.205mg | 16% | |
Vitamin B3 | 2.252mg | 14% | |
Fiber | 2.8g | 11% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.136mg | 10% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.44mg | 9% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.069mg | 6% | |
Phosphorus | 237mg | 194mg | 6% |
Magnesium | 39mg | 19mg | 5% |
Selenium | 2.2µg | 4% | |
Zinc | 1.64mg | 2.03mg | 4% |
Sodium | 111mg | 21mg | 4% |
Potassium | 259mg | 411mg | 4% |
Calories | 99kcal | 31kcal | 3% |
Calcium | 70mg | 43mg | 3% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 0.433g | 2% |
Carbs | 0.2g | 5.1g | 2% |
Folate | 9µg | 2% | |
Fats | 0.28g | 0.57g | 0% |
Net carbs | 0.2g | 2.3g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.6g | N/A | |
Trans fat | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
Saturated fat | 0.056g | 0.065g | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0.052g | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.018g | 0.215g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.98 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
0.2 g
Water:
74.33 g
Other:
1.21 g
Protein:
3.12 g
Fats:
0.57 g
Carbs:
5.1 g
Water:
89.61 g
Other:
1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +668.6% |
Contains more FatsFats | +103.6% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2450% |
Contains more WaterWater | +20.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +32.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.079 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.065 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.433 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -13.8% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +448.1% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.052g