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Shrimp vs. Apricot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between shrimp and apricot

  • Shrimp has more selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, choline, copper, vitamin B6, zinc, and vitamin B3 than apricot.
  • Shrimp's daily need coverage for selenium is 90% more.
  • Apricot contains less cholesterol.
  • Shrimp has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shrimp is 50, while the glycemic index of apricot is 34.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) and Apricots, raw.

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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 26% 27% 15% 12% 86% 44% 131% 124% 6.4% 270%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 3.9% 23% 15% 26% 5.5% 9.9% 0.13% 10% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +270%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains more CopperCopper +230.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +715%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1230.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +49400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.4%
Contains more IronIron +21.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.1%

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
8
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% 18% 44% 3% 8% 5.5% 50% 31% 56% 208% 1% 18% 74%
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 33% 77% 18% 0% 7.5% 9.2% 11% 14% 12% 0% 8.3% 6.8% 1.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +147.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +346.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +116.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +348.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +4735.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +324.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +725%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.03mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
3
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
11% 86%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 11.12 g
Water: 86.35 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1527.1%
Contains more FatsFats +335.9%
Contains more OtherOther +229.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +631.6%
Contains more WaterWater +20.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
2
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.59 g
10% 62% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.077 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +112.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +666.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Apricot Opinion
Calories 119kcal 48kcal Shrimp
Protein 22.78g 1.4g Shrimp
Fats 1.7g 0.39g Shrimp
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg Apricot
Net carbs 1.52g 9.12g Apricot
Carbs 1.52g 11.12g Apricot
Cholesterol 211mg 0mg Apricot
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Shrimp
Magnesium 37mg 10mg Shrimp
Calcium 91mg 13mg Shrimp
Potassium 170mg 259mg Apricot
Iron 0.32mg 0.39mg Apricot
Sugar 0g 9.24g Shrimp
Fiber 0g 2g Apricot
Copper 0.258mg 0.078mg Shrimp
Zinc 1.63mg 0.2mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 306mg 23mg Shrimp
Sodium 947mg 1mg Apricot
Vitamin A 301IU 1279IU Apricot
Vitamin A 90µg 96µg Apricot
Vitamin E 2.2mg 0.89mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Shrimp
Manganese 0.049mg 0.077mg Apricot
Selenium 49.5µg 0.1µg Shrimp
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.03mg Shrimp
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.04mg Apricot
Vitamin B3 2.678mg 0.6mg Shrimp
Vitamin B5 0.519mg 0.24mg Shrimp
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.054mg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 1.66µg 0µg Shrimp
Vitamin K 0.4µg 3.3µg Apricot
Folate 24µg 9µg Shrimp
Trans Fat 0.035g 0g Apricot
Choline 135.4mg 2.8mg Shrimp
Saturated Fat 0.521g 0.027g Apricot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.361g 0.17g Shrimp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.59g 0.077g Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.015mg Shrimp
Threonine 0.904mg 0.047mg Shrimp
Isoleucine 1.05mg 0.041mg Shrimp
Leucine 1.95mg 0.077mg Shrimp
Lysine 2.172mg 0.097mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.665mg 0.006mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.992mg 0.052mg Shrimp
Valine 1.067mg 0.047mg Shrimp
Histidine 0.501mg 0.027mg Shrimp
Fructose 0g 0.94g Apricot
Omega-3 - EPA 0.135g 0g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g 0g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Apricot
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
40%
Shrimp
15%
Apricot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Shrimp
10%
Apricot

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 - 9.24g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 211mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot
Apricot contains less Sodium (difference - 946mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.494g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Apricot
Apricot is cheaper (difference - $6.5)

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/171971/nutrients
  2. Apricot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171697/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.