Shrimp vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are shrimp and salsa different?
- Shrimp is higher in copper, phosphorus, zinc, calcium, and magnesium; however, salsa is richer in iron.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for shrimp is 63% higher.
- Shrimp contains 10 times more zinc than salsa. While shrimp contains 1.64mg of zinc, salsa contains only 0.17mg.
- Salsa has less cholesterol.
Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and USDA Commodity, salsa are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +143.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +483.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +294.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +864.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +690% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +339.2% |
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 | +1498.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +40% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3400% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +32.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +200% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35.4% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 189mg | 0mg | 63% |
| Protein | 23.98g | 1.5g | 45% |
| Copper | 0.379mg | 0.096mg | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 237mg | 30mg | 30% |
| Iron | 0.51mg | 2.24mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 111mg | 430mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 1.64mg | 0.17mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 70mg | 12mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 6% | |
| Folate | 19µg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 16mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 4% | |
| Calories | 99kcal | 36kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 0.2g | 7g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.28g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.2g | 5.6g | N/A |
| Potassium | 259mg | 270mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.056g | 0.029g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 0.107g | 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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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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9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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23%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 319mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salsa 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.