Shrimp vs. Water — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between shrimp and water
- The amount of copper, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, potassium, calcium, and iron in shrimp is higher than in water.
- Shrimp covers your daily need for copper, 40% more than water.
- The amount of sodium in water is lower.
- Water has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of water is 0, while the glycemic index of shrimp is 50.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Beverages, water, tap, well.
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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 | +3800% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2233.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +2268.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +16300% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.5% |
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.
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Cholesterol | 189mg | 63% | |
Protein | 23.98g | 0g | 48% |
Copper | 0.379mg | 0.016mg | 40% |
Phosphorus | 237mg | 0mg | 34% |
Zinc | 1.64mg | 0.01mg | 15% |
Magnesium | 39mg | 1mg | 9% |
Potassium | 259mg | 0mg | 8% |
Calcium | 70mg | 3mg | 7% |
Iron | 0.51mg | 0mg | 6% |
Calories | 99kcal | 0kcal | 5% |
Sodium | 111mg | 5mg | 5% |
Manganese | 0.033mg | 0mg | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 1% | |
Fats | 0.28g | 0g | 0% |
Carbs | 0.2g | 0g | 0% |
Net carbs | 0.2g | 0g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
Saturated fat | 0.056g | 0% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | 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 | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.018g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +1110% |
Contains more WaterWater | +34.4% |