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Shrimp vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between shrimp and agave nectar

  • The amount of copper, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, potassium, calcium, and iron in shrimp is higher than in agave nectar.
  • Shrimp covers your daily need for cholesterol, 63% more than agave nectar.
  • Shrimp contains 237 times more phosphorus than agave nectar. While shrimp contains 237mg of phosphorus, agave nectar contains only 1mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in agave nectar is lower.
  • Agave nectar has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of agave nectar is 13, while the glycemic index of shrimp is 50.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Sweetener, syrup, agave.

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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
8
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.3% 0.35% 3.4% 3% 0.27% 0.43% 0.52% 0.65% 9.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6375%
Contains more IronIron +466.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +4111.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +16300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23600%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +560%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%

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
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%
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 57% 2.7% 20% 0% 31% 38% 13% 0% 54% 0% 56% 23% 7.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
3
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
76% 23%
Protein: 0.09 g
Fats: 0.45 g
Carbs: 76.37 g
Water: 22.94 g
Other: 0.15 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +26544.4%
Contains more WaterWater +224%
Contains more OtherOther +706.7%
Contains more FatsFats +60.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38085%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Agave nectar DV% diff.
Fructose 55.6g 70%
Cholesterol 189mg 0mg 63%
Protein 23.98g 0.09g 48%
Copper 0.379mg 0.009mg 41%
Phosphorus 237mg 1mg 34%
Carbs 0.2g 76.37g 25%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 19%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 18%
Zinc 1.64mg 0.01mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 13%
Calories 99kcal 310kcal 11%
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 10%
Magnesium 39mg 1mg 9%
Potassium 259mg 4mg 8%
Folate 30µg 8%
Calcium 70mg 1mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.98mg 7%
Sodium 111mg 4mg 5%
Iron 0.51mg 0.09mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.689mg 4%
Selenium 1.7µg 3%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Manganese 0.033mg 0.005mg 1%
Vitamin A 8µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0g 1%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Fats 0.28g 0.45g 0%
Net carbs 0.2g 76.17g N/A
Sugar 68.03g N/A
Trans fat 0.002g N/A
Saturated fat 0.056g 0g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.048g 0g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Agave nectar
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
23%
Agave nectar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
2%
Agave nectar

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.03g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.056g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar 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. Agave nectar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170277/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.