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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.
  • Nutmeg has a lower glycemic index than shrimp.

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
1
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%
Nutmeg
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +369.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +162.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.1%
Contains more IronIron +496.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +171%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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
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%
Nutmeg
8
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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
2
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Nutmeg
3
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 ProteinProtein +310.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1093.1%
Contains more FatsFats +12867.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24545%
Contains more OtherOther +92.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
1
31% 26% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 g
Nutmeg
2
88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6608.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Manganese 0.033mg 2.9mg 125%
Saturated fat 0.056g 25.94g 118%
Fiber 20.8g 83%
Copper 0.379mg 1.027mg 72%
Cholesterol 189mg 0mg 63%
Fats 0.28g 36.31g 55%
Protein 23.98g 5.84g 36%
Magnesium 39mg 183mg 34%
Iron 0.51mg 3.04mg 32%
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 29%
Calories 99kcal 525kcal 21%
Folate 76µg 19%
Carbs 0.2g 49.29g 16%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 12%
Calcium 70mg 184mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.048g 3.22g 8%
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 8%
Zinc 1.64mg 2.15mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 4%
Sodium 111mg 16mg 4%
Potassium 259mg 350mg 3%
Selenium 1.6µg 3%
Phosphorus 237mg 213mg 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.35g 2%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Vitamin A 5µg 1%
Net carbs 0.2g 28.49g N/A
Sugar 2.99g N/A
Trans fat 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Nutmeg
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
18%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
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.