Shrimp vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between shrimp and rice?
- Shrimp is richer in copper, phosphorus, zinc, potassium, magnesium, and calcium, yet rice is richer in manganese and iron.
- Shrimp's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 63% higher.
- Shrimp has 111 times more sodium than rice. Shrimp has 111mg of sodium, while rice has 1mg.
- Rice contains less cholesterol.
We used Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked types in this comparison.
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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 | +225% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +640% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +449.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +234.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +451.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +135.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1330.3% |
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
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +791.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +188.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13985% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.28g
~equal in
Water
~68.44g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -27.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +83.3% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.076g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 189mg | 0mg | 63% |
| Protein | 23.98g | 2.69g | 43% |
| Copper | 0.379mg | 0.069mg | 34% |
| Phosphorus | 237mg | 43mg | 28% |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.472mg | 19% |
| Folate | 58µg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.163mg | 14% | |
| Selenium | 7.5µg | 14% | |
| Zinc | 1.64mg | 0.49mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.476mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 0.51mg | 1.2mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 0.2g | 28.17g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.39mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 259mg | 35mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.093mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 70mg | 10mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 12mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 111mg | 1mg | 5% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 130kcal | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.013mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.28g | 0.28g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.2g | 27.77g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Choline | 2.1mg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.056g | 0.077g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0.088g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 0.076g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.222mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.164mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.063mg | 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 |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
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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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12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rice is relatively richer in vitamins