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Tomato vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between tomatoes and shrimp

  • The amount of copper, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, and calcium in shrimp is higher than in tomatoes.
  • Shrimp covers your daily cholesterol needs 63% more than tomatoes.
  • Tomatoes contain less sodium.
  • Shrimp has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shrimp is 50, while the glycemic index of tomatoes is 23.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average 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.
Tomato
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 3% 21% 10% 20% 4.6% 10% 0.65% 15% 0%
Shrimp
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 21% 23% 19% 126% 45% 102% 14% 4.3% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +245.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +254.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains more IronIron +88.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +542.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +864.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +887.5%
~equal in Potassium ~259mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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.
Tomato
11
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 46% 14% 11% 0% 9.3% 4.4% 11% 5.3% 18% 0% 20% 11% 3.7%
Shrimp
0
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
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 Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tomato
2
4% 95%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.51 g
Shrimp
3
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1845%
Contains more WaterWater +27.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2625%
Contains more FatsFats +40%
Contains more OtherOther +137.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tomato
2
20% 22% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.083 g
Shrimp
1
31% 26% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -50%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +54.8%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.079g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato Shrimp DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 189mg 63%
Protein 0.88g 23.98g 46%
Copper 0.059mg 0.379mg 36%
Phosphorus 24mg 237mg 30%
Vitamin C 13.7mg 15%
Zinc 0.17mg 1.64mg 13%
Vitamin K 7.9µg 7%
Magnesium 11mg 39mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 6%
Calcium 10mg 70mg 6%
Fiber 1.2g 5%
Vitamin A 42µg 5%
Sodium 5mg 111mg 5%
Manganese 0.114mg 0.033mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.594mg 4%
Folate 15µg 4%
Calories 18kcal 99kcal 4%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 3%
Iron 0.27mg 0.51mg 3%
Fructose 1.37g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.089mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 1%
Potassium 237mg 259mg 1%
Carbs 3.89g 0.2g 1%
Choline 6.7mg 1%
Fats 0.2g 0.28g 0%
Net carbs 2.69g 0.2g N/A
Sugar 2.63g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.002g N/A
Saturated fat 0.028g 0.056g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.031g 0.048g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 0.079g 0%
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0%
Threonine 0.027mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.018mg 0%
Leucine 0.025mg 0%
Lysine 0.027mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 0%
Valine 0.018mg 0%
Histidine 0.014mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.015g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 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 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
12%
Tomato
0%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Tomato
38%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 106mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato
Tomato is cheaper (difference - $6.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato
Tomato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals

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. Tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170457/nutrients
  2. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175180/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.