Shrimp vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between shrimp and summer squash
- Shrimp has more copper, phosphorus, zinc, calcium, and magnesium; however, summer squash is richer in manganese.
- Shrimp's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 63% more.
- Shrimp contains 56 times more sodium than summer squash. Shrimp contains 111mg of sodium, while summer squash contains 2mg.
- Summer squash contains less cholesterol.
- Shrimp has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shrimp is 50, while the glycemic index of summer squash is 13.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Squash, summer, all varieties, raw.
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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 | +129.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +366.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +45.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +643.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +465.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +523.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +430.3% |
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:
1.21 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
3.35 g
Water:
94.64 g
Other:
0.62 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1881.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +55.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +95.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1575% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.3% |
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
0.044 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.089 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +200% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -21.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12.7% |
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 Cholesterol |
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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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 189mg | 0mg | 63% |
| Protein | 23.98g | 1.21g | 46% |
| Copper | 0.379mg | 0.051mg | 36% |
| Phosphorus | 237mg | 38mg | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.218mg | 17% | |
| Zinc | 1.64mg | 0.29mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 11% | |
| Folate | 29µg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 70mg | 15mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.175mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 17mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 111mg | 2mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.048mg | 4% | |
| Calories | 99kcal | 16kcal | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 4% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.487mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 3µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.51mg | 0.35mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0.2g | 3.35g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0.95g | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 1% | |
| Choline | 6.7mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.28g | 0.18g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.2g | 2.25g | N/A |
| Potassium | 259mg | 262mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.2g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.056g | 0.044g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 0.089g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.053mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 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 |
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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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16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer squash is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Summer squash is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Summer squash is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals