Snail vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between snail and shrimp
- Snail is higher in magnesium, iron, vitamin E, and copper; however, shrimp is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, choline, and vitamin B6.
- Shrimp's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 54% higher.
- Snail has 11 times more iron than shrimp. While snail has 3.5mg of iron, shrimp has only 0.32mg.
- Snail has less cholesterol.
The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, snail, raw and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen).
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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 | +575.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +124.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +993.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +55% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +810% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +63% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +80.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +127.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +91.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +86.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +232% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +108.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +87.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -30.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +39.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +134.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 50mg | 211mg | 54% |
| Magnesium | 250mg | 37mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5µg | 1.66µg | 48% |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 0.32mg | 40% |
| Selenium | 27.4µg | 49.5µg | 40% |
| Sodium | 70mg | 947mg | 38% |
| Vitamin E | 5mg | 2.2mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.4mg | 0.258mg | 16% |
| Protein | 16.1g | 22.78g | 13% |
| Choline | 65mg | 135.4mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.519mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.242mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 91mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.4mg | 2.678mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 30µg | 90µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.024mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 382mg | 170mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1mg | 1.63mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 272mg | 306mg | 5% |
| Folate | 6µg | 24µg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.049mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.252g | 0.59g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.032mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.361g | 0.521g | 1% |
| Calories | 90kcal | 119kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Fats | 1.4g | 1.7g | 0% |
| Carbs | 2g | 1.52g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2g | 1.52g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.035g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.259g | 0.361g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.904mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.05mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.95mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.172mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.665mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.992mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.067mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.501mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.119g | 0.135g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.141g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.099g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.012g | N/A |
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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
23%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snail is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 161mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snail contains less Sodium (difference - 877mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Snail is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snail is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Snail is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shrimp is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 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.