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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.
Shrimp
6
:
3
Pasta
Contains more Calcium +1066.7%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +276.2%
Contains more Potassium +979.2%
Contains more Zinc +192.9%
Contains more Copper +307.5%
Contains more Iron +123.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Manganese +578.8%
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 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1066.7%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +276.2%
Contains more Potassium +979.2%
Contains more Zinc +192.9%
Contains more Copper +307.5%
Contains more Iron +123.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Manganese +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.
Shrimp
0
:
9
Pasta
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% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
3
:
2
Pasta
Contains more Protein +365.6%
Contains more Other +290.3%
Contains more Fats +275%
Contains more Carbs +12365%
Equal in Water - 68.56
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more Protein +365.6%
Contains more Other +290.3%
Contains more Fats +275%
Contains more Carbs +12365%
Equal in Water - 68.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
1
:
2
Pasta
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +158.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +443%
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +158.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Shrimp Pasta
Rich in minerals 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 vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Pasta Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 24.93g Pasta
Protein 23.98g 5.15g Shrimp
Fats 0.28g 1.05g Pasta
Carbs 0.2g 24.93g Pasta
Calories 99kcal 131kcal Pasta
Calcium 70mg 6mg Shrimp
Iron 0.51mg 1.14mg Pasta
Magnesium 39mg 18mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 237mg 63mg Shrimp
Potassium 259mg 24mg Shrimp
Sodium 111mg 6mg Pasta
Zinc 1.64mg 0.56mg Shrimp
Copper 0.379mg 0.093mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.033mg 0.224mg Pasta
Vitamin A 20IU Pasta
Vitamin A RAE 6µg Pasta
Vitamin B1 0.209mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.15mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.992mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0.183mg Pasta
Vitamin B6 0.034mg Pasta
Folate 64µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0.14µg Pasta
Tryptophan 0.065mg Pasta
Threonine 0.134mg Pasta
Isoleucine 0.197mg Pasta
Leucine 0.348mg Pasta
Lysine 0.097mg Pasta
Methionine 0.079mg Pasta
Phenylalanine 0.247mg Pasta
Valine 0.217mg Pasta
Histidine 0.103mg Pasta
Cholesterol 189mg 33mg Pasta
Trans Fat 0.002g Pasta
Saturated Fat 0.056g 0.15g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g 0.124g Pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.429g Pasta
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 Pasta
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
16%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.094g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 105mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 156mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Pasta
Pasta is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pasta
Pasta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.