Shrimp vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are shrimp and peanuts different?
- Peanuts are higher than shrimp in copper, manganese, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and potassium.
- Peanuts cover your daily need for copper, 85% more than shrimp.
- Shrimp has a higher glycemic index (50) than peanuts (13).
Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Peanuts, all types, raw types were 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +330.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +31.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +172.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +798% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +201.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +99.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +58.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5760.6% |
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 WaterWater | +1043.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17485.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +7965% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +92.6% |
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Protein
~25.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +50787.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +19593.7% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 15.558g | 103% |
| Copper | 0.379mg | 1.144mg | 85% |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 1.934mg | 83% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 49.24g | 75% |
| Vitamin B3 | 12.066mg | 75% | |
| Cholesterol | 189mg | 0mg | 63% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 24.426g | 61% |
| Folate | 240µg | 60% | |
| Vitamin E | 8.33mg | 56% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.64mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 0.51mg | 4.58mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.767mg | 35% | |
| Fiber | 8.5g | 34% | |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 168mg | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 0.056g | 6.279g | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 27% | |
| Calories | 99kcal | 567kcal | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 237mg | 376mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 1.64mg | 3.27mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 7.2µg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 259mg | 705mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 10% | |
| Choline | 52.5mg | 10% | |
| Carbs | 0.2g | 16.13g | 5% |
| Sodium | 111mg | 18mg | 4% |
| Protein | 23.98g | 25.8g | 4% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 92mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 0.2g | 7.63g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.72g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.25mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.883mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.907mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.672mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.926mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.317mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.377mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.082mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.652mg | 0% | |
| 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?
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| Low Carbs 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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75%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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131%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.223g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut is cheaper (difference - $4.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins