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Shrimp vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between shrimp and pecan pie?

  • Shrimp is richer in phosphorus, copper, and zinc, yet pecan pie is richer in manganese and iron.
  • Shrimp's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 34% higher.
  • Shrimp has 3 times more phosphorus than pecan pie. Shrimp has 237mg of phosphorus, while pecan pie has 94mg.
  • Pecan pie contains less cholesterol.

We used Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe 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
7
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 9.6% 12% 56% 70% 28% 40% 34% 93% 65%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +118.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +94.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +79.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +60.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +152.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.6%
Contains more IronIron +190.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2057.6%

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.
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%
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 0.67% 27% 0% 0% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 21% 0% 20% 0%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
3
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +389.4%
Contains more WaterWater +281.2%
Contains more FatsFats +7828.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26000%
~equal in Other ~1.2g

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
19% 54% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.989 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.71 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +23193.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7127.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Pecan pie DV% diff.
Protein 23.98g 4.9g 38%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 5.71g 38%
Fats 0.28g 22.2g 34%
Cholesterol 189mg 87mg 34%
Manganese 0.033mg 0.712mg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 0.048g 11.181g 28%
Selenium 12µg 22%
Phosphorus 237mg 94mg 20%
Copper 0.379mg 0.211mg 19%
Saturated fat 0.056g 3.989g 18%
Carbs 0.2g 52.2g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 16%
Calories 99kcal 412kcal 16%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 14%
Iron 0.51mg 1.48mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 10%
Vitamin A 82µg 9%
Sodium 111mg 262mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 7%
Folate 26µg 7%
Zinc 1.64mg 1.02mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 5%
Potassium 259mg 133mg 4%
Calcium 70mg 32mg 4%
Magnesium 39mg 26mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 0.2g 52.2g N/A
Trans fat 0.002g N/A
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.189mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0%
Leucine 0.372mg 0%
Lysine 0.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.125mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.116mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0.008g 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 Pecan pie
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
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.933g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 102mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/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.