Shrimp vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between shrimp and potato salad
- Shrimp has more copper, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, and calcium; however, potato salad is higher in monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat.
- Shrimp covers your daily cholesterol needs 40% more than potato salad.
- Potato salad contains 5 times less zinc than shrimp. Shrimp contains 1.64mg of zinc, while potato salad contains 0.31mg.
- Potato salad has less cholesterol.
Food varieties used in this article are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Potato salad, home-prepared.
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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 | +160% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +268.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +221.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +429% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +355.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79% |
| Contains more IronIron | +27.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +206.1% |
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.
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.98 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
0.2 g
Water:
74.33 g
Other:
1.21 g
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +794.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2828.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +5485% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +61.2% |
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Water
~76g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.079 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5066.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4630.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 23.98g | 2.68g | 43% |
| Cholesterol | 189mg | 68mg | 40% |
| Copper | 0.379mg | 0.118mg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 237mg | 52mg | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 3.737g | 24% |
| Sodium | 111mg | 529mg | 18% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 8.2g | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.64mg | 0.31mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.141mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% | |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 7% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.056g | 1.429g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 2.48g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 15mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.89mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 70mg | 19mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 5% | |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 5% | |
| Carbs | 0.2g | 11.17g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 4% | |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.101mg | 3% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 143kcal | 2% |
| Folate | 7µg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.51mg | 0.65mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 0.2g | 9.87g | N/A |
| Potassium | 259mg | 254mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.171mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.062mg | 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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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
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13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 418mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.373g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato salad 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.