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Shrimp vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shrimp and Nachos different?

  • Shrimp is higher in Copper, Zinc, and Phosphorus, however, Nachos are richer in Manganese, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Shrimp is 62% higher.
  • Shrimp contains 6 times more Copper than Nachos. While Shrimp contains 0.379mg of Copper, Nachos contain only 0.064mg.
  • Nachos have less Cholesterol.

Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese are the varieties used 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.
Shrimp
5
:
5
Nachos
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.7%
Contains less Sodium -64.5%
Contains more Zinc +90.7%
Contains more Copper +492.2%
Contains more Iron +47.1%
Contains more Potassium +39.8%
Contains more Manganese +466.7%
Equal in Calcium - 63
Equal in Magnesium - 42
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 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.7%
Contains less Sodium -64.5%
Contains more Zinc +90.7%
Contains more Copper +492.2%
Contains more Iron +47.1%
Contains more Potassium +39.8%
Contains more Manganese +466.7%
Equal in Calcium - 63
Equal in Magnesium - 42

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
0
:
12
Nachos
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 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
2
:
3
Nachos
Contains more Protein +455.1%
Contains more Water +98.7%
Contains more Fats +7578.6%
Contains more Carbs +17355%
Contains more Other +54.5%
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Protein +455.1%
Contains more Water +98.7%
Contains more Fats +7578.6%
Contains more Carbs +17355%
Contains more Other +54.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
1
:
2
Nachos
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29108.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6279.7%
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29108.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6279.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Nachos Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 31.71g Nachos
Protein 23.98g 4.32g Shrimp
Fats 0.28g 21.5g Nachos
Carbs 0.2g 34.91g Nachos
Calories 99kcal 343kcal Nachos
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Sugar 2.17g Shrimp
Fiber 3.2g Nachos
Calcium 70mg 63mg Shrimp
Iron 0.51mg 0.75mg Nachos
Magnesium 39mg 42mg Nachos
Phosphorus 237mg 198mg Shrimp
Potassium 259mg 362mg Nachos
Sodium 111mg 313mg Shrimp
Zinc 1.64mg 0.86mg Shrimp
Copper 0.379mg 0.064mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.033mg 0.187mg Nachos
Selenium 8.6µg Nachos
Vitamin A 21IU Nachos
Vitamin A RAE 5µg Nachos
Vitamin E 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin C 1.1mg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.123mg Nachos
Vitamin B2 0.133mg Nachos
Vitamin B3 0.63mg Nachos
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.215mg Nachos
Folate 10µg Nachos
Vitamin B12 0.07µg Nachos
Vitamin K 19.3µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg Nachos
Threonine 0.156mg Nachos
Isoleucine 0.187mg Nachos
Leucine 0.521mg Nachos
Lysine 0.156mg Nachos
Methionine 0.094mg Nachos
Phenylalanine 0.229mg Nachos
Valine 0.25mg Nachos
Histidine 0.135mg Nachos
Cholesterol 189mg 3mg Nachos
Trans Fat 0.002g 0.058g Shrimp
Saturated Fat 0.056g 2.173g Shrimp
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 14.02g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 5.04g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g 4.343g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.032g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g 0.617g Nachos
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Nachos
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
25%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 202mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.117g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 186mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.