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Shrimp vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Shrimp and Teff

  • The amount of Manganese, Iron, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Calcium, and Polyunsaturated fat in Teff is higher than in Shrimp.
  • Teff covers your daily need of Manganese 400% more than Shrimp.
  • Shrimp contains 9 times more Sodium than Teff. While Shrimp contains 111mg of Sodium, Teff contains only 12mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Teff, 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
0
:
10
Teff
Contains more Calcium +157.1%
Contains more Iron +1396.1%
Contains more Magnesium +371.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +81%
Contains more Potassium +64.9%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Contains more Zinc +121.3%
Contains more Copper +113.7%
Contains more Manganese +27900%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 287% 132% 184% 38% 2% 99% 270% 1206% 24%
Contains more Calcium +157.1%
Contains more Iron +1396.1%
Contains more Magnesium +371.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +81%
Contains more Potassium +64.9%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Contains more Zinc +121.3%
Contains more Copper +113.7%
Contains more Manganese +27900%

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
:
8
Teff
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 0% 98% 63% 64% 57% 112% 0% 0% 5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
2
:
3
Teff
Contains more Protein +80.3%
Contains more Water +742.7%
Contains more Fats +750%
Contains more Carbs +36465%
Contains more Other +95.9%
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
13% 2% 73% 9% 2%
Protein: 13.3 g
Fats: 2.38 g
Carbs: 73.13 g
Water: 8.82 g
Other: 2.37 g
Contains more Protein +80.3%
Contains more Water +742.7%
Contains more Fats +750%
Contains more Carbs +36465%
Contains more Other +95.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
1
:
2
Teff
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1127.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1255.7%
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
21% 28% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.071 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1127.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1255.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Teff Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 65.13g Teff
Protein 23.98g 13.3g Shrimp
Fats 0.28g 2.38g Teff
Carbs 0.2g 73.13g Teff
Calories 99kcal 367kcal Teff
Starch 36.56g Teff
Fructose 0.47g Teff
Sugar 1.84g Shrimp
Fiber 8g Teff
Calcium 70mg 180mg Teff
Iron 0.51mg 7.63mg Teff
Magnesium 39mg 184mg Teff
Phosphorus 237mg 429mg Teff
Potassium 259mg 427mg Teff
Sodium 111mg 12mg Teff
Zinc 1.64mg 3.63mg Teff
Copper 0.379mg 0.81mg Teff
Manganese 0.033mg 9.24mg Teff
Selenium 4.4µg Teff
Vitamin A 9IU Teff
Vitamin E 0.08mg Teff
Vitamin B1 0.39mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.27mg Teff
Vitamin B3 3.363mg Teff
Vitamin B5 0.942mg Teff
Vitamin B6 0.482mg Teff
Vitamin K 1.9µg Teff
Tryptophan 0.139mg Teff
Threonine 0.51mg Teff
Isoleucine 0.501mg Teff
Leucine 1.068mg Teff
Lysine 0.376mg Teff
Methionine 0.428mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.698mg Teff
Valine 0.686mg Teff
Histidine 0.301mg Teff
Cholesterol 189mg Teff
Trans Fat 0.002g Teff
Saturated Fat 0.056g 0.449g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g 0.589g Teff
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 1.071g Teff
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g Shrimp
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g 0.135g Teff
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Teff
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Teff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
229%
Teff

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Teff
Teff is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.393g)

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. Teff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169747/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.