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Shrimp vs. Pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Shrimp and Pear

  • The amount of Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, Magnesium, and Calcium in Shrimp is higher than in Pear.
  • Shrimp covers your daily need of Cholesterol 63% more than Pear.
  • Shrimp contains 111 times more Sodium than Pear. While Shrimp contains 111mg of Sodium, Pear contains only 1mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Pear is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Pears, raw.

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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
7
:
3
Pear
Pear
Contains more Calcium +677.8%
Contains more Iron +183.3%
Contains more Magnesium +457.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +1875%
Contains more Potassium +123.3%
Contains more Zinc +1540%
Contains more Copper +362.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Manganese +45.5%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Pear
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 7% 5% 6% 11% 1% 3% 28% 7% 1%
Contains more Calcium +677.8%
Contains more Iron +183.3%
Contains more Magnesium +457.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +1875%
Contains more Potassium +123.3%
Contains more Zinc +1540%
Contains more Copper +362.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Manganese +45.5%

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
:
12
Pear
Pear
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%
Pear
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 15% 3% 6% 4% 3% 7% 6% 0% 11%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
3
:
2
Pear
Pear
Contains more Protein +6561.1%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +290.3%
Contains more Carbs +7515%
Contains more Water +13%
Shrimp
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Pear
15% 84%
Protein: 0.36 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 83.96 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more Protein +6561.1%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +290.3%
Contains more Carbs +7515%
Contains more Water +13%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
0
:
3
Pear
Pear
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19%
Shrimp
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Pear
11% 42% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.094 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Pear Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 12.13g Pear
Protein 23.98g 0.36g Shrimp
Fats 0.28g 0.14g Shrimp
Carbs 0.2g 15.23g Pear
Calories 99kcal 57kcal Shrimp
Fructose 6.42g Pear
Sugar 9.75g Shrimp
Fiber 3.1g Pear
Calcium 70mg 9mg Shrimp
Iron 0.51mg 0.18mg Shrimp
Magnesium 39mg 7mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 237mg 12mg Shrimp
Potassium 259mg 116mg Shrimp
Sodium 111mg 1mg Pear
Zinc 1.64mg 0.1mg Shrimp
Copper 0.379mg 0.082mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.033mg 0.048mg Pear
Selenium 0.1µg Pear
Vitamin A 25IU Pear
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Pear
Vitamin E 0.12mg Pear
Vitamin C 4.3mg Pear
Vitamin B1 0.012mg Pear
Vitamin B2 0.026mg Pear
Vitamin B3 0.161mg Pear
Vitamin B5 0.049mg Pear
Vitamin B6 0.029mg Pear
Folate 7µg Pear
Vitamin K 4.4µg Pear
Tryptophan 0.002mg Pear
Threonine 0.011mg Pear
Isoleucine 0.011mg Pear
Leucine 0.019mg Pear
Lysine 0.017mg Pear
Methionine 0.002mg Pear
Phenylalanine 0.011mg Pear
Valine 0.017mg Pear
Histidine 0.002mg Pear
Cholesterol 189mg 0mg Pear
Trans Fat 0.002g 0g Pear
Saturated Fat 0.056g 0.022g Pear
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 0.084g Pear
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.094g Pear
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 Pear
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
5%
Pear
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
7%
Pear

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pear
Pear contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pear
Pear is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pear
Pear is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pear
Pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Pear
Pear is cheaper (difference - $6.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pear
Pear 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. Pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169118/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.