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Shrimp vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are shrimp and paprika different?

  • Paprika has more iron, manganese, potassium, copper, magnesium, zinc, calcium, and phosphorus than shrimp.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for paprika is 258% higher.
  • Paprika has a lower glycemic index (0) than shrimp (50).

Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Spices, paprika 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.
Shrimp
0
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%
Paprika
10
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +356.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +227.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +780.3%
Contains more IronIron +4045.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +88.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +164%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4718.2%

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
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%
Paprika
11
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 3% 821% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
2
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +69.6%
Contains more WaterWater +561.3%
Contains more FatsFats +4503.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26895%
Contains more OtherOther +539.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3431.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9730.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Paprika DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2463µg 274%
Iron 0.51mg 21.14mg 258%
Vitamin E 29.1mg 194%
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 165%
Fiber 34.9g 140%
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 95%
Manganese 0.033mg 1.59mg 68%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 63%
Cholesterol 189mg 0mg 63%
Potassium 259mg 2280mg 59%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 7.766g 51%
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 50%
Copper 0.379mg 0.713mg 37%
Magnesium 39mg 178mg 33%
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 28%
Zinc 1.64mg 4.33mg 24%
Protein 23.98g 14.14g 20%
Fats 0.28g 12.89g 19%
Carbs 0.2g 53.99g 18%
Calcium 70mg 229mg 16%
Folate 49µg 12%
Phosphorus 237mg 314mg 11%
Selenium 6.3µg 11%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.056g 2.14g 9%
Calories 99kcal 282kcal 9%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.048g 1.695g 4%
Sodium 111mg 68mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1%
Net carbs 0.2g 19.09g N/A
Sugar 10.34g N/A
Trans fat 0.002g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.49mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0%
Leucine 0.92mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.2mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.25mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g 0.453g 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 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Paprika
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
221%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.084g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Paprika
Paprika is cheaper (difference - $4.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika 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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.