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Shrimp vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between shrimp and spelt

  • Spelt is higher than shrimp in manganese, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, and copper.
  • Spelt's daily need coverage for manganese is 128% higher.
  • Shrimp has a lower glycemic index (50) than spelt (63).

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

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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
1
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%
Spelt
Spelt
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 97% 8.1% 34% 167% 170% 89% 172% 1% 389% 64%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +159.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +248.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.8%
Contains more IronIron +770.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8939.4%

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
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%
Spelt
Spelt
8
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% 16% 0% 91% 26% 128% 64% 53% 0% 9% 34% 0%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
2
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Spelt
Spelt
3
15% 2% 70% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.57 g
Fats: 2.43 g
Carbs: 70.19 g
Water: 11.02 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +64.6%
Contains more WaterWater +574.5%
Contains more FatsFats +767.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34995%
Contains more OtherOther +47.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
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
Spelt
Spelt
2
19% 21% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.406 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.258 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +827.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1492.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Spelt DV% diff.
Manganese 0.033mg 2.983mg 128%
Cholesterol 189mg 0mg 63%
Iron 0.51mg 4.44mg 49%
Vitamin B3 6.843mg 43%
Fiber 10.7g 43%
Vitamin B1 0.364mg 30%
Carbs 0.2g 70.19g 23%
Magnesium 39mg 136mg 23%
Phosphorus 237mg 401mg 23%
Starch 53.92g 22%
Vitamin B5 1.068mg 21%
Selenium 11.7µg 21%
Protein 23.98g 14.57g 19%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 18%
Copper 0.379mg 0.511mg 15%
Zinc 1.64mg 3.28mg 15%
Calories 99kcal 338kcal 12%
Folate 45µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.113mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 1.258g 8%
Vitamin E 0.79mg 5%
Sodium 111mg 8mg 4%
Potassium 259mg 388mg 4%
Calcium 70mg 27mg 4%
Fats 0.28g 2.43g 3%
Vitamin K 3.6µg 3%
Saturated fat 0.056g 0.406g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.048g 0.445g 1%
Net carbs 0.2g 59.49g N/A
Sugar 6.82g N/A
Trans fat 0.002g N/A
Tryptophan 0.132mg 0%
Threonine 0.443mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.552mg 0%
Leucine 1.07mg 0%
Lysine 0.409mg 0%
Methionine 0.258mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.737mg 0%
Valine 0.681mg 0%
Histidine 0.36mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Spelt
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
32%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
119%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)

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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169745/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.