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Shrimp vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are shrimp and waffle different?

  • Shrimp is richer in copper, zinc, and phosphorus, while waffle is higher in iron, calcium, and manganese.
  • Shrimp covers your daily need for cholesterol, 40% more than waffle.
  • Shrimp contains 6 times more copper than waffle. Shrimp contains 0.379mg of copper, while waffle contains 0.062mg.
  • Waffle is lower in cholesterol.
  • Waffle has a higher glycemic index (76) than shrimp (50).

Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe 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.
Shrimp
6
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%
Waffle
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 77% 14% 87% 21% 19% 81% 67% 35% 252%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +105.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +511.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +141.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +264.3%
Contains more IronIron +352.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +703%

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%
Waffle
9
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 1.3% 22% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 0%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
Waffle
3
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +203.5%
Contains more WaterWater +77%
Contains more FatsFats +4935.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16350%
Contains more OtherOther +156.2%

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
Waffle
2
22% 27% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7235.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8488.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Waffle DV% diff.
Selenium 46.2µg 84%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 6.785g 45%
Cholesterol 189mg 69mg 40%
Copper 0.379mg 0.062mg 35%
Protein 23.98g 7.9g 32%
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 27%
Iron 0.51mg 2.31mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 22%
Fats 0.28g 14.1g 21%
Calcium 70mg 255mg 19%
Sodium 111mg 511mg 17%
Saturated fat 0.056g 2.866g 13%
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 13%
Folate 46µg 12%
Carbs 0.2g 32.9g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 10%
Calories 99kcal 291kcal 10%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 10%
Manganese 0.033mg 0.265mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.048g 3.521g 9%
Zinc 1.64mg 0.68mg 9%
Vitamin A 65µg 7%
Phosphorus 237mg 190mg 7%
Magnesium 39mg 19mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 4%
Potassium 259mg 159mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 0.2g 32.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.002g N/A
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0%
Leucine 0.63mg 0%
Lysine 0.384mg 0%
Methionine 0.179mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0%
Valine 0.409mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0.006g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Waffle
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
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 120mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 400mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.