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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 for 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.
  • Pita has a higher glycemic index than shrimp.

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
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%
Pita
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 26% 11% 53% 56% 23% 42% 70% 63% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +115.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +125.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +95.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +144.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.9%
Contains more IronIron +174.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1357.6%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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%
Pita
6
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% 67% 22% 40% 24% 7.8% 0% 0% 18% 0%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
Pita
3
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 ProteinProtein +163.5%
Contains more WaterWater +131.6%
Contains more FatsFats +328.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27750%
Contains more OtherOther +57%

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
Pita
2
21% 13% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.166 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.535 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +118.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 DV% diff.
Cholesterol 189mg 0mg 63%
Protein 23.98g 9.1g 30%
Copper 0.379mg 0.168mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 22%
Phosphorus 237mg 97mg 20%
Manganese 0.033mg 0.481mg 19%
Carbs 0.2g 55.7g 19%
Sodium 111mg 536mg 18%
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 13%
Iron 0.51mg 1.4mg 11%
Calories 99kcal 275kcal 9%
Fiber 2.2g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 7%
Zinc 1.64mg 0.84mg 7%
Folate 24µg 6%
Potassium 259mg 120mg 4%
Magnesium 39mg 26mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.535g 3%
Calcium 70mg 86mg 2%
Fats 0.28g 1.2g 1%
Saturated fat 0.056g 0.166g 1%
Net carbs 0.2g 53.5g N/A
Trans fat 0.002g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.048g 0.105g 0%
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0%
Threonine 0.257mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0%
Leucine 0.634mg 0%
Lysine 0.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0%
Valine 0.394mg 0%
Histidine 0.195mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Pita
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
14%
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?
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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.

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.