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Shrimp vs. Flax — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Shrimp and Flax

  • Flax is higher than Shrimp in Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, Iron, Phosphorus, Zinc, Calcium, and Potassium.
  • Flax's daily need coverage for Manganese is 106% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Seeds, flaxseed.

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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
Shrimp
0
:
10
Flax
Flax
Contains more Calcium +264.3%
Contains more Iron +1023.5%
Contains more Magnesium +905.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +170.9%
Contains more Potassium +213.9%
Contains less Sodium -73%
Contains more Zinc +164.6%
Contains more Copper +221.9%
Contains more Manganese +7421.2%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Flax
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Contains more Calcium +264.3%
Contains more Iron +1023.5%
Contains more Magnesium +905.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +170.9%
Contains more Potassium +213.9%
Contains less Sodium -73%
Contains more Zinc +164.6%
Contains more Copper +221.9%
Contains more Manganese +7421.2%

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.
Shrimp
Shrimp
0
:
12
Flax
Flax
Shrimp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Flax
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
2
:
3
Flax
Flax
Contains more Protein +31.1%
Contains more Water +968%
Contains more Fats +14957.1%
Contains more Carbs +14340%
Contains more Other +206.6%
Shrimp
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Flax
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Protein +31.1%
Contains more Water +968%
Contains more Fats +14957.1%
Contains more Carbs +14340%
Contains more Other +206.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
1
:
2
Flax
Flax
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15581.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36267.1%
Shrimp
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Flax
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15581.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36267.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shrimp Flax
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Flax Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 1.58g Flax
Protein 23.98g 18.29g Shrimp
Fats 0.28g 42.16g Flax
Carbs 0.2g 28.88g Flax
Calories 99kcal 534kcal Flax
Sugar 1.55g Shrimp
Fiber 27.3g Flax
Calcium 70mg 255mg Flax
Iron 0.51mg 5.73mg Flax
Magnesium 39mg 392mg Flax
Phosphorus 237mg 642mg Flax
Potassium 259mg 813mg Flax
Sodium 111mg 30mg Flax
Zinc 1.64mg 4.34mg Flax
Copper 0.379mg 1.22mg Flax
Manganese 0.033mg 2.482mg Flax
Selenium 25.4µg Flax
Vitamin E 0.31mg Flax
Vitamin C 0.6mg Flax
Vitamin B1 1.644mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.161mg Flax
Vitamin B3 3.08mg Flax
Vitamin B5 0.985mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.473mg Flax
Folate 87µg Flax
Vitamin K 4.3µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.297mg Flax
Threonine 0.766mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.896mg Flax
Leucine 1.235mg Flax
Lysine 0.862mg Flax
Methionine 0.37mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.957mg Flax
Valine 1.072mg Flax
Histidine 0.472mg Flax
Cholesterol 189mg 0mg Flax
Trans Fat 0.002g Flax
Saturated Fat 0.056g 3.663g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g 7.527g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 28.73g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.007g Flax
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g Shrimp
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Flax
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
63%
Flax
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
191%
Flax

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.607g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax
Flax contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax
Flax is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Flax
Flax is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.