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Shrimp vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Shrimp and Pita

  • Shrimp has more Copper, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Pita has more Manganese, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Shrimp is 63% higher.
  • Pita has 2 times less Phosphorus than Shrimp. Shrimp has 237mg of Phosphorus, while Pita has 97mg.
  • Pita is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Bread, pita, white, unenriched.

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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
6
:
3
Pita
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.3%
Contains more Potassium +115.8%
Contains less Sodium -79.3%
Contains more Zinc +95.2%
Contains more Copper +125.6%
Contains more Calcium +22.9%
Contains more Iron +174.5%
Contains more Manganese +1357.6%
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 26% 53% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.3%
Contains more Potassium +115.8%
Contains less Sodium -79.3%
Contains more Zinc +95.2%
Contains more Copper +125.6%
Contains more Calcium +22.9%
Contains more Iron +174.5%
Contains more Manganese +1357.6%

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
:
9
Pita
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 67% 23% 41% 24% 8% 18% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
2
:
3
Pita
Contains more Protein +163.5%
Contains more Water +131.6%
Contains more Fats +328.6%
Contains more Carbs +27750%
Contains more Other +57%
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Protein +163.5%
Contains more Water +131.6%
Contains more Fats +328.6%
Contains more Carbs +27750%
Contains more Other +57%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
1
:
2
Pita
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +118.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +577.2%
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +118.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +577.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shrimp Pita
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 Pita Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 53.5g Pita
Protein 23.98g 9.1g Shrimp
Fats 0.28g 1.2g Pita
Carbs 0.2g 55.7g Pita
Calories 99kcal 275kcal Pita
Fiber 2.2g Pita
Calcium 70mg 86mg Pita
Iron 0.51mg 1.4mg Pita
Magnesium 39mg 26mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 237mg 97mg Shrimp
Potassium 259mg 120mg Shrimp
Sodium 111mg 536mg Shrimp
Zinc 1.64mg 0.84mg Shrimp
Copper 0.379mg 0.168mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.033mg 0.481mg Pita
Vitamin B1 0.267mg Pita
Vitamin B2 0.097mg Pita
Vitamin B3 2.142mg Pita
Vitamin B5 0.397mg Pita
Vitamin B6 0.034mg Pita
Folate 24µg Pita
Tryptophan 0.105mg Pita
Threonine 0.257mg Pita
Isoleucine 0.349mg Pita
Leucine 0.634mg Pita
Lysine 0.219mg Pita
Methionine 0.16mg Pita
Phenylalanine 0.446mg Pita
Valine 0.394mg Pita
Histidine 0.195mg Pita
Cholesterol 189mg 0mg Pita
Trans Fat 0.002g Pita
Saturated Fat 0.056g 0.166g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g 0.105g Pita
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.535g Pita
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 Pita
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
15%
Pita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
36%
Pita

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 425mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita
Pita is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pita
Pita is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
?
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. Pita - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172816/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.