Shrimp vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between shrimp and penne?
- Shrimp is higher in phosphorus, yet penne is higher in monounsaturated fat.
- Shrimp's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 59% more.
- Shrimp has 2 times more potassium than penne. While shrimp has 259mg of potassium, penne has only 122mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in penne is lower.
We used Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared types 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 | +30% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +112.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +49.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +27.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +56.9% |
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 | +320.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1328.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +8300% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1983.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +406.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 189mg | 12mg | 59% |
| Copper | 0.379mg | 42% | |
| Protein | 23.98g | 5.7g | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 237mg | 118mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 11% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.056g | 2.3g | 10% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 4g | 6% |
| Carbs | 0.2g | 16.8g | 6% |
| Sodium | 111mg | 248mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.64mg | 1.1mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 122mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.51mg | 0.8mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 0.4g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 89mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 1g | 2% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 126kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0.2g | 14.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | 0.2g | N/A |
| 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 lower in Sugar?
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 137mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.244g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 177mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.