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Shrimp vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Shrimp and Refried beans

  • Shrimp has more Copper, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Refried beans has more Iron, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Shrimp is 63% higher.
  • Refried beans have 3 times less Copper than Shrimp. Shrimp has 0.379mg of Copper, while Refried beans have 0.129mg.
  • Refried beans are lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity).

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 8.7% 28% 54% 43% 16% 39% 48% 38% 32%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +141.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +193.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +182.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +157.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.2%
Contains more IronIron +182.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +775.8%

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%
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 20% 0% 1.8% 0% 19% 18% 6.9% 11% 24% 0% 5.3% 8.3% 12%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
1
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
5% 2% 14% 78% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 2.01 g
Carbs: 13.55 g
Water: 77.75 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +381.5%
Contains more FatsFats +617.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +6675%
Contains more OtherOther +41.3%
~equal in Water ~77.75g

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
36% 34% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.631 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.543 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1152.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +587.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shrimp Refried beans
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Refried beans Opinion
Calories 99kcal 90kcal Shrimp
Protein 23.98g 4.98g Shrimp
Fats 0.28g 2.01g Refried beans
Vitamin C 6mg Refried beans
Net carbs 0.2g 9.85g Refried beans
Carbs 0.2g 13.55g Refried beans
Cholesterol 189mg 0mg Refried beans
Magnesium 39mg 35mg Shrimp
Calcium 70mg 29mg Shrimp
Potassium 259mg 319mg Refried beans
Iron 0.51mg 1.44mg Refried beans
Sugar 0.54g Shrimp
Fiber 3.7g Refried beans
Copper 0.379mg 0.129mg Shrimp
Zinc 1.64mg 0.58mg Shrimp
Starch 7.43g Refried beans
Phosphorus 237mg 92mg Shrimp
Sodium 111mg 370mg Shrimp
Vitamin E 0.09mg Refried beans
Manganese 0.033mg 0.289mg Refried beans
Selenium 5.8µg Refried beans
Vitamin B1 0.076mg Refried beans
Vitamin B2 0.079mg Refried beans
Vitamin B3 0.367mg Refried beans
Vitamin B5 0.189mg Refried beans
Vitamin B6 0.103mg Refried beans
Vitamin K 2.1µg Refried beans
Folate 11µg Refried beans
Trans Fat 0.002g 0.016g Shrimp
Choline 21.2mg Refried beans
Saturated Fat 0.056g 0.631g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g 0.601g Refried beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.543g Refried beans
Tryptophan 0.065mg Refried beans
Threonine 0.231mg Refried beans
Isoleucine 0.242mg Refried beans
Leucine 0.438mg Refried beans
Lysine 0.377mg Refried beans
Methionine 0.083mg Refried beans
Phenylalanine 0.297mg Refried beans
Valine 0.287mg Refried beans
Histidine 153mg Refried beans
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Shrimp
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g 0.169g Refried beans
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Shrimp
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Refried beans
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.008g Refried beans
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g 0.36g Refried beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Refried beans
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
10%
Refried beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
33%
Refried beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.575g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Refried beans
Refried beans 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. Refried beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172438/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.