Shrimp vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between shrimp and porridge
- Shrimp has more copper, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, and potassium; however, porridge has more iron.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for shrimp is 63% higher.
- Porridge has 19 times less sodium than shrimp. Shrimp has 111mg of sodium, while porridge has 6mg.
- Porridge is lower in cholesterol.
- Porridge has a higher glycemic index than shrimp.
Food types used in this article are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +680% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1518.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +847.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +1161.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1480% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +24.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +633.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.6% |
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.
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Cholesterol | 189mg | 0mg | 63% |
Protein | 23.98g | 1.44g | 45% |
Iron | 0.51mg | 3.74mg | 40% |
Copper | 0.379mg | 0.04mg | 38% |
Phosphorus | 237mg | 15mg | 32% |
Zinc | 1.64mg | 0.13mg | 14% |
Magnesium | 39mg | 5mg | 8% |
Potassium | 259mg | 16mg | 7% |
Sodium | 111mg | 6mg | 5% |
Selenium | 2.8µg | 5% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 5% | |
Carbs | 0.2g | 10.52g | 3% |
Folate | 12µg | 3% | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.52mg | 3% | |
Fiber | 0.5g | 2% | |
Calcium | 70mg | 87mg | 2% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 2% | |
Calories | 99kcal | 50kcal | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.071mg | 1% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.013mg | 1% | |
Manganese | 0.033mg | 0mg | 1% |
Fats | 0.28g | 0.21g | 0% |
Net carbs | 0.2g | 10.02g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.03g | N/A | |
Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0% | |
Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
Saturated fat | 0.056g | 0.033g | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0.028g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 0.114g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.045mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.037mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.078mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.07mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.033mg | 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 | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.018g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +1565.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +33.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +450% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +5160% |
Contains more WaterWater | +17.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +71.4% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -41.1% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +44.3% |