Shrimp vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are shrimp and tamale different?
- Shrimp is richer in copper and phosphorus, while tamale is higher in iron and manganese.
- Shrimp covers your daily need for cholesterol, 57% more than tamale.
- Shrimp contains 6 times more copper than tamale. Shrimp contains 0.379mg of copper, while tamale contains 0.063mg.
- Tamale is lower in cholesterol.
- Tamale has a higher glycemic index (82) than shrimp (50).
Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Tamales (Navajo) types were 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +77.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +141.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +97.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +501.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +139.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74% |
| Contains more IronIron | +139.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +427.3% |
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
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +281.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2085.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +8960% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5606.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +770.9% |
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 price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 189mg | 17mg | 57% |
| Protein | 23.98g | 6.28g | 35% |
| Copper | 0.379mg | 0.063mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 23% | |
| Phosphorus | 237mg | 99mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 111mg | 427mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 12% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 11% | |
| Selenium | 6µg | 11% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.056g | 2.396g | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.59mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 0.51mg | 1.22mg | 9% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 6.12g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 2.739g | 7% |
| Carbs | 0.2g | 18.12g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 6% | |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.174mg | 6% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.205mg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 22mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 70mg | 29mg | 4% |
| Folate | 15µg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 259mg | 131mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 0.688g | 4% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 153kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 1.64mg | 1.48mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.2g | 15.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.99g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.271mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.568mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.427mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.275mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.318mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.196mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | 0.029g | 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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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 172mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamale is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 316mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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.