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Shrimp vs. Chocolate ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Shrimp and Chocolate ice cream

  • Shrimp is higher than Chocolate ice cream in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Choline, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Copper.
  • Shrimp's daily need coverage for Selenium is 85% higher.
  • Shrimp has 12 times more Sodium than Chocolate ice cream. While Shrimp has 947mg of Sodium, Chocolate ice cream has only 76mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) and Ice creams, chocolate.

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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
5
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 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +91.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +181%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +186%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1880%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +19.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.5%
Contains more IronIron +190.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +185.7%

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
7
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 2.3% 25% 6% 6% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1085%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +472.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +33.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +501.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +708.3%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.554mg

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
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +499.5%
Contains more WaterWater +28.5%
Contains more OtherOther +87.7%
Contains more FatsFats +547.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1755.3%

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
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.41 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +43.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +789.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Chocolate ice cream Opinion
Calories 119kcal 216kcal Chocolate ice cream
Protein 22.78g 3.8g Shrimp
Fats 1.7g 11g Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Chocolate ice cream
Net carbs 1.52g 27g Chocolate ice cream
Carbs 1.52g 28.2g Chocolate ice cream
Cholesterol 211mg 34mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 4IU 8IU Chocolate ice cream
Magnesium 37mg 29mg Shrimp
Calcium 91mg 109mg Chocolate ice cream
Potassium 170mg 249mg Chocolate ice cream
Iron 0.32mg 0.93mg Chocolate ice cream
Sugar 0g 25.36g Shrimp
Fiber 0g 1.2g Chocolate ice cream
Copper 0.258mg 0.135mg Shrimp
Zinc 1.63mg 0.58mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 306mg 107mg Shrimp
Sodium 947mg 76mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A 301IU 416IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A 90µg 118µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 2.2mg 0.3mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg Chocolate ice cream
Manganese 0.049mg 0.14mg Chocolate ice cream
Selenium 49.5µg 2.5µg Shrimp
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.042mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.194mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B3 2.678mg 0.226mg Shrimp
Vitamin B5 0.519mg 0.554mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.055mg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 1.66µg 0.29µg Shrimp
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0.3µg Shrimp
Folate 24µg 16µg Shrimp
Trans Fat 0.035g Chocolate ice cream
Choline 135.4mg 22.5mg Shrimp
Saturated Fat 0.521g 6.8g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.361g 3.21g Chocolate ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.59g 0.41g Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.26mg Shrimp
Threonine 0.904mg Shrimp
Isoleucine 1.05mg Shrimp
Leucine 1.95mg Shrimp
Lysine 2.172mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.665mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.992mg Shrimp
Valine 1.067mg Shrimp
Histidine 0.501mg Shrimp
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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Shrimp Chocolate ice cream
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
16%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Shrimp
26%
Chocolate ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.279g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 177mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 871mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $7)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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/171971/nutrients
  2. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.