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Shrimp vs. Prunes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between shrimp and prunes

  • Shrimp has more phosphorus, zinc, and copper; however, prunes are richer in potassium, manganese, and iron.
  • Shrimp's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 63% more.
  • Shrimp contains 56 times more sodium than prunes. Shrimp contains 111mg of sodium, while prunes contain 2mg.
  • Prunes contain less cholesterol.
  • Shrimp has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shrimp is 50, while the glycemic index of prunes is 29.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked.

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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
4
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%
Prunes
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 13% 65% 35% 94% 12% 30% 0.26% 39% 1.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +272.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +243.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +182.6%
Contains more IronIron +82.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +806.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~41mg

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%
Prunes
11
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 2% 13% 8.6% 0% 13% 43% 35% 25% 47% 0% 149% 3% 5.5%
~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
Prunes
3
2% 64% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.18 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 63.88 g
Water: 30.92 g
Other: 2.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1000%
Contains more WaterWater +140.4%
Contains more FatsFats +35.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31840%
Contains more OtherOther +118.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
2
31% 26% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 g
Prunes
1
43% 26% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.088 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.062 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -36.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shrimp Prunes
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Prunes DV% diff.
Cholesterol 189mg 0mg 63%
Vitamin K 59.5µg 50%
Protein 23.98g 2.18g 44%
Fiber 7.1g 28%
Phosphorus 237mg 69mg 24%
Carbs 0.2g 63.88g 21%
Fructose 12.45g 16%
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 16%
Potassium 259mg 732mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.186mg 14%
Vitamin B3 1.882mg 12%
Manganese 0.033mg 0.299mg 12%
Copper 0.379mg 0.281mg 11%
Zinc 1.64mg 0.44mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 8%
Calories 99kcal 240kcal 7%
Sodium 111mg 2mg 5%
Iron 0.51mg 0.93mg 5%
Vitamin A 39µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.43mg 3%
Calcium 70mg 43mg 3%
Choline 10.1mg 2%
Starch 5.11g 2%
Selenium 0.3µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Folate 4µg 1%
Fats 0.28g 0.38g 0%
Net carbs 0.2g 56.78g N/A
Magnesium 39mg 41mg 0%
Sugar 38.13g N/A
Trans fat 0.002g N/A
Saturated fat 0.056g 0.088g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.048g 0.053g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.062g 0%
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.049mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.041mg 0%
Leucine 0.066mg 0%
Lysine 0.05mg 0%
Methionine 0.016mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.052mg 0%
Valine 0.056mg 0%
Histidine 0.027mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g 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 Prunes
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
26%
Prunes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
32%
Prunes

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.13g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Prunes
Prunes is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Prunes
Prunes 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. Prunes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168162/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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