Spaghetti vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between spaghetti and shrimp
- Spaghetti has more manganese; however, shrimp is richer in copper, phosphorus, zinc, potassium, calcium, and magnesium.
- Shrimp's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 63% more.
- Spaghetti contains 10 times more manganese than shrimp. Spaghetti contains 0.322mg of manganese, while shrimp contains 0.033mg.
- Spaghetti contains less sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not 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 less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +875.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +116.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +488.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +279% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +221.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +308.6% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +232.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15330% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +313.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +332.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +172.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +312.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68.2% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 189mg | 63% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 48% | |
| Protein | 5.8g | 23.98g | 36% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.379mg | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 237mg | 26% |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.033mg | 13% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Carbs | 30.86g | 0.2g | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 1.64mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7% | |
| Calcium | 7mg | 70mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 259mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 111mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 39mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 158kcal | 99kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 7µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 0.079g | 2% |
| Fats | 0.93g | 0.28g | 1% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.176g | 0.056g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.06g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.51mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.56g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.131g | 0.048g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.262mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.018g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $5.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spaghetti is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals