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Wakame vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Wakame and Shrimp

  • Wakame has more Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, and Calcium, however, Shrimp is richer in Phosphorus, Zinc, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Shrimp covers your daily Cholesterol needs 63% more than Wakame.
  • Shrimp has 42 times less Manganese than Wakame. Wakame has 1.4mg of Manganese, while Shrimp has 0.033mg.
  • Shrimp contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, wakame, raw 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.
Wakame
5
:
5
Shrimp
Contains more Calcium +114.3%
Contains more Iron +327.5%
Contains more Magnesium +174.4%
Contains more Manganese +4142.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +196.3%
Contains more Potassium +418%
Contains less Sodium -87.3%
Contains more Zinc +331.6%
Contains more Copper +33.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 82% 77% 35% 5% 114% 11% 95% 183% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Contains more Calcium +114.3%
Contains more Iron +327.5%
Contains more Magnesium +174.4%
Contains more Manganese +4142.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +196.3%
Contains more Potassium +418%
Contains less Sodium -87.3%
Contains more Zinc +331.6%
Contains more Copper +33.5%

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.
Wakame
12
:
0
Shrimp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 20% 0% 10% 15% 54% 30% 42% 1% 147% 0% 14%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wakame
4
:
1
Shrimp
Contains more Fats +128.6%
Contains more Carbs +4470%
Contains more Other +495%
Contains more Protein +691.4%
Equal in Water - 74.33
3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more Fats +128.6%
Contains more Carbs +4470%
Contains more Other +495%
Contains more Protein +691.4%
Equal in Water - 74.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wakame
2
:
1
Shrimp
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +175.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.9%
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.218 g
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +175.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wakame Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 8.64g 0.2g Wakame
Protein 3.03g 23.98g Shrimp
Fats 0.64g 0.28g Wakame
Carbs 9.14g 0.2g Wakame
Calories 45kcal 99kcal Shrimp
Sugar 0.65g Shrimp
Fiber 0.5g Wakame
Calcium 150mg 70mg Wakame
Iron 2.18mg 0.51mg Wakame
Magnesium 107mg 39mg Wakame
Phosphorus 80mg 237mg Shrimp
Potassium 50mg 259mg Shrimp
Sodium 872mg 111mg Shrimp
Zinc 0.38mg 1.64mg Shrimp
Copper 0.284mg 0.379mg Shrimp
Manganese 1.4mg 0.033mg Wakame
Selenium 0.7µg Wakame
Vitamin A 360IU Wakame
Vitamin A RAE 18µg Wakame
Vitamin E 1mg Wakame
Vitamin C 3mg Wakame
Vitamin B1 0.06mg Wakame
Vitamin B2 0.23mg Wakame
Vitamin B3 1.6mg Wakame
Vitamin B5 0.697mg Wakame
Vitamin B6 0.002mg Wakame
Folate 196µg Wakame
Vitamin K 5.3µg Wakame
Tryptophan 0.035mg Wakame
Threonine 0.165mg Wakame
Isoleucine 0.087mg Wakame
Leucine 0.257mg Wakame
Lysine 0.112mg Wakame
Methionine 0.063mg Wakame
Phenylalanine 0.112mg Wakame
Valine 0.209mg Wakame
Histidine 0.015mg Wakame
Cholesterol 0mg 189mg Wakame
Trans Fat 0g 0.002g Wakame
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.056g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.186g 0.015g Wakame
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g 0.048g Wakame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.218g 0.079g Wakame
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g Shrimp
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Wakame Shrimp
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
Wakame
0%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wakame
38%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Wakame
Wakame is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wakame
Wakame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 761mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.074g)
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.

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. Wakame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170496/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.