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Shrimp vs. Chili Pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Shrimp and Chili Pepper

  • Shrimp is higher in Phosphorus, Copper, Zinc, and Calcium, however, Chili Pepper are richer in Manganese, and Iron.
  • Shrimp's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 63% higher.
  • Shrimp has 16 times more Sodium than Chili Pepper. While Shrimp has 111mg of Sodium, Chili Pepper have only 7mg.
  • Chili Pepper have less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Peppers, hot chili, green, 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.
Contains more Calcium +288.9%
Contains more Magnesium +56%
Contains more Phosphorus +415.2%
Contains more Zinc +446.7%
Contains more Copper +117.8%
Contains more Iron +135.3%
Contains more Potassium +31.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Manganese +618.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 18% 20% 30% 1% 9% 58% 31% 3%
Contains more Calcium +288.9%
Contains more Magnesium +56%
Contains more Phosphorus +415.2%
Contains more Zinc +446.7%
Contains more Copper +117.8%
Contains more Iron +135.3%
Contains more Potassium +31.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Manganese +618.2%

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
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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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 71% 14% 0% 809% 23% 21% 18% 4% 65% 18% 0% 36%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1099%
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Other +101.7%
Contains more Carbs +4630%
Contains more Water +18%
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Protein +1099%
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Other +101.7%
Contains more Carbs +4630%
Contains more Water +18%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +336.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38%
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
15% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +336.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shrimp Chili Pepper
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
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Chili Pepper Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 7.96g Chili Pepper
Protein 23.98g 2g Shrimp
Fats 0.28g 0.2g Shrimp
Carbs 0.2g 9.46g Chili Pepper
Calories 99kcal 40kcal Shrimp
Sugar 5.1g Shrimp
Fiber 1.5g Chili Pepper
Calcium 70mg 18mg Shrimp
Iron 0.51mg 1.2mg Chili Pepper
Magnesium 39mg 25mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 237mg 46mg Shrimp
Potassium 259mg 340mg Chili Pepper
Sodium 111mg 7mg Chili Pepper
Zinc 1.64mg 0.3mg Shrimp
Copper 0.379mg 0.174mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.033mg 0.237mg Chili Pepper
Selenium 0.5µg Chili Pepper
Vitamin A 1179IU Chili Pepper
Vitamin A RAE 59µg Chili Pepper
Vitamin E 0.69mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin C 242.5mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin B1 0.09mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin B2 0.09mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin B3 0.95mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin B5 0.061mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin B6 0.278mg Chili Pepper
Folate 23µg Chili Pepper
Vitamin K 14.3µg Chili Pepper
Tryptophan 0.026mg Chili Pepper
Threonine 0.074mg Chili Pepper
Isoleucine 0.065mg Chili Pepper
Leucine 0.105mg Chili Pepper
Lysine 0.089mg Chili Pepper
Methionine 0.024mg Chili Pepper
Phenylalanine 0.062mg Chili Pepper
Valine 0.084mg Chili Pepper
Histidine 0.041mg Chili Pepper
Cholesterol 189mg 0mg Chili Pepper
Trans Fat 0.002g 0g Chili Pepper
Saturated Fat 0.056g 0.021g Chili Pepper
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 0.011g Shrimp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.109g Chili Pepper
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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Chili Pepper
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
90%
Chili Pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
22%
Chili Pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Chili Pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/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.