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Shrimp vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Shrimp and Chili pepper

  • Shrimp has more Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Calcium, however, Chili pepper is richer in Manganese, and Iron.
  • Shrimp covers your daily Cholesterol needs 63% more than Chili pepper.
  • Chili pepper has 12 times less Sodium than Shrimp. Shrimp has 111mg of Sodium, while Chili pepper has 9mg.
  • Chili pepper contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Peppers, hot chili, red, 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
5
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 16% 4.2% 28% 39% 43% 7.1% 18% 1.2% 24% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +69.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more CopperCopper +193.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +530.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +451.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.3%
Contains more IronIron +102%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +466.7%

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 479% 57% 14% 0% 18% 20% 23% 12% 117% 0% 35% 17% 5.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
2
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: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1182.4%
Contains more OtherOther +40.7%
Contains more FatsFats +57.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4305%
Contains more WaterWater +18.4%

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
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.239 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -25%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +202.5%

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 99kcal 40kcal Shrimp
Protein 23.98g 1.87g Shrimp
Fats 0.28g 0.44g Chili pepper
Vitamin C 143.7mg Chili pepper
Net carbs 0.2g 7.31g Chili pepper
Carbs 0.2g 8.81g Chili pepper
Cholesterol 189mg 0mg Chili pepper
Magnesium 39mg 23mg Shrimp
Calcium 70mg 14mg Shrimp
Potassium 259mg 322mg Chili pepper
Iron 0.51mg 1.03mg Chili pepper
Sugar 5.3g Shrimp
Fiber 1.5g Chili pepper
Copper 0.379mg 0.129mg Shrimp
Zinc 1.64mg 0.26mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 237mg 43mg Shrimp
Sodium 111mg 9mg Chili pepper
Vitamin A 952IU Chili pepper
Vitamin A RAE 48µg Chili pepper
Vitamin E 0.69mg Chili pepper
Manganese 0.033mg 0.187mg Chili pepper
Selenium 0.5µg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.072mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B2 0.086mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B3 1.244mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B5 0.201mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B6 0.506mg Chili pepper
Vitamin K 14µg Chili pepper
Folate 23µg Chili pepper
Trans Fat 0.002g 0g Chili pepper
Choline 10.9mg Chili pepper
Saturated Fat 0.056g 0.042g Chili pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g 0.024g Shrimp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.239g 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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Shrimp
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Chili pepper
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
61%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
18%
Chili pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.3g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $6.6)
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/170106/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.