Shrimp vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between shrimp and peppermint
- Shrimp has more phosphorus and copper; however, peppermint is higher in iron, manganese, calcium, magnesium, and potassium.
- Shrimp covers your daily cholesterol needs 63% more than peppermint.
- Peppermint contains 3 times less phosphorus than shrimp. Shrimp contains 237mg of phosphorus, while peppermint contains 73mg.
- Peppermint has less cholesterol.
- The glycemic index of peppermint is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Peppermint, fresh.
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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 CopperCopper | +15.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +47.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +224.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +105.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +247.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +119.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +896.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -72.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3463.6% |
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
Protein:
23.98 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
0.2 g
Water:
74.33 g
Other:
1.21 g
Protein:
3.75 g
Fats:
0.94 g
Carbs:
14.89 g
Water:
78.65 g
Other:
1.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +539.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +235.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +7345% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +46.3% |
~equal in
Water
~78.65g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.079 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.246 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +45.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +543% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 189mg | 0mg | 63% |
| Iron | 0.51mg | 5.08mg | 57% |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 1.176mg | 50% |
| Protein | 23.98g | 3.75g | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 31.8mg | 35% | |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% | |
| Folate | 114µg | 29% | |
| Vitamin A | 212µg | 24% | |
| Phosphorus | 237mg | 73mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 70mg | 243mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.706mg | 11% | |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 80mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 259mg | 569mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.082mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 7% | |
| Copper | 0.379mg | 0.329mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.64mg | 1.11mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 0.2g | 14.89g | 5% |
| Sodium | 111mg | 31mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 0.508g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.056g | 0.246g | 1% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 70kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 0.94g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.2g | 6.89g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0.033g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.154mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.161mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.053mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.075mg | 0% | |
| 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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33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
70%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Peppermint is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppermint 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.