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Shrimp vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Shrimp and Nutmeg?

  • Shrimp has less Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, Iron, and Calcium than Nutmeg.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 129% higher.

We used Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Spices, nutmeg, ground types in this comparison.

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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
1
:
9
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Contains more Phosphorus +11.3%
Contains more Calcium +162.9%
Contains more Iron +496.1%
Contains more Magnesium +369.2%
Contains more Potassium +35.1%
Contains less Sodium -85.6%
Contains more Zinc +31.1%
Contains more Copper +171%
Contains more Manganese +8687.9%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Nutmeg
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.3%
Contains more Calcium +162.9%
Contains more Iron +496.1%
Contains more Magnesium +369.2%
Contains more Potassium +35.1%
Contains less Sodium -85.6%
Contains more Zinc +31.1%
Contains more Copper +171%
Contains more Manganese +8687.9%

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
Shrimp
0
:
11
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
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%
Nutmeg
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 10% 87% 14% 25% 0% 37% 57% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
2
:
3
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Contains more Protein +310.6%
Contains more Water +1093.1%
Contains more Fats +12867.9%
Contains more Carbs +24545%
Contains more Other +92.6%
Shrimp
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Nutmeg
6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more Protein +310.6%
Contains more Water +1093.1%
Contains more Fats +12867.9%
Contains more Carbs +24545%
Contains more Other +92.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
1
:
2
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6608.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +343%
Shrimp
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Nutmeg
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6608.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +343%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Nutmeg Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 28.49g Nutmeg
Protein 23.98g 5.84g Shrimp
Fats 0.28g 36.31g Nutmeg
Carbs 0.2g 49.29g Nutmeg
Calories 99kcal 525kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 2.99g Shrimp
Fiber 20.8g Nutmeg
Calcium 70mg 184mg Nutmeg
Iron 0.51mg 3.04mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 39mg 183mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 237mg 213mg Shrimp
Potassium 259mg 350mg Nutmeg
Sodium 111mg 16mg Nutmeg
Zinc 1.64mg 2.15mg Nutmeg
Copper 0.379mg 1.027mg Nutmeg
Manganese 0.033mg 2.9mg Nutmeg
Selenium 1.6µg Nutmeg
Vitamin A 102IU Nutmeg
Vitamin A RAE 5µg Nutmeg
Vitamin C 3mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B1 0.346mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.057mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B3 1.299mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B6 0.16mg Nutmeg
Folate 76µg Nutmeg
Cholesterol 189mg 0mg Nutmeg
Trans Fat 0.002g Nutmeg
Saturated Fat 0.056g 25.94g 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 3.22g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.35g Nutmeg
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 Nutmeg
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
20%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.884g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg 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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.