Shrimp vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between shrimp and shortbread
- Shrimp has more copper, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, and calcium, while shortbread has more iron and manganese.
- Shrimp covers your daily need for cholesterol, 63% more than shortbread.
- Shrimp contains 5 times more calcium than shortbread. While shrimp contains 70mg of calcium, shortbread contains only 13mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in shortbread is lower.
- Shrimp has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of shrimp is 50, while the glycemic index of shortbread is 64.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.
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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 | +178.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +438.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +194.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +321.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +234.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +259.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +484.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1090.9% |
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:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +346.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1964.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +9264.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31790% |
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
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13875% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +10439.2% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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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% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 8.326g | 55% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 26.22g | 40% |
| Saturated fat | 0.056g | 8.105g | 37% |
| Protein | 23.98g | 5.37g | 37% |
| Copper | 0.379mg | 0.09mg | 32% |
| Iron | 0.51mg | 2.98mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 29% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 24% | |
| Phosphorus | 237mg | 66mg | 24% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 514kcal | 21% |
| Carbs | 0.2g | 63.78g | 21% |
| Folate | 81µg | 20% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 20% | |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 6.708g | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 16% | |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.393mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 111mg | 353mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 11% | |
| Zinc | 1.64mg | 0.49mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 70mg | 13mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 14mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 6% | |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 259mg | 88mg | 5% |
| Net carbs | 0.2g | 62.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.65g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | 0.714g | N/A |
| Choline | 0.9mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | 0.885g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.033g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.018g | 7.253g | 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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30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 242mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.049g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread 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.