Shrimp vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between shrimp and pasta
- Shrimp has more copper, phosphorus, zinc, potassium, calcium, and magnesium; however, pasta is higher in manganese and iron.
- Shrimp covers your daily cholesterol needs 52% more than pasta.
- Pasta contains 19 times less sodium than shrimp. Shrimp contains 111mg of sodium, while pasta contains 6mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.
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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 | +116.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1066.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +979.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +307.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +192.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +276.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +123.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +578.8% |
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.
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +365.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +290.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +275% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12365% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +158.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +443% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 189mg | 33mg | 52% |
| Protein | 23.98g | 5.15g | 38% |
| Copper | 0.379mg | 0.093mg | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 237mg | 63mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 17% | |
| Folate | 64µg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 12% | |
| Zinc | 1.64mg | 0.56mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 0.2g | 24.93g | 8% |
| Iron | 0.51mg | 1.14mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.224mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 24mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 70mg | 6mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 111mg | 6mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 18mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 0.429g | 2% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 131kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.28g | 1.05g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.2g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.056g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0.124g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 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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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.094g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 156mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 105mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Pasta is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pasta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)