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Wasabi vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between wasabi and shrimp

  • Wasabi is higher in manganese, potassium, magnesium, iron, and calcium; however, shrimp is richer in copper and phosphorus.
  • Shrimp's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 63% higher.
  • Wasabi has 12 times more manganese than shrimp. While wasabi has 0.391mg of manganese, shrimp has only 0.033mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Wasabi, root, 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.
Wasabi
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 38% 50% 39% 52% 44% 34% 2.2% 51% 0%
Shrimp
2
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +76.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +82.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +119.3%
Contains more IronIron +102%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1084.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +144.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +196.3%
~equal in Zinc ~1.64mg
~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.
Wasabi
8
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 140% 0.67% 0% 0% 33% 26% 14% 12% 63% 0% 0% 14% 0%
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 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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wasabi
3
5% 24% 69% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 23.54 g
Water: 69.11 g
Other: 1.92 g
Shrimp
2
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more FatsFats +125%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11670%
Contains more OtherOther +58.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +399.6%
~equal in Water ~74.33g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wasabi 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 Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wasabi Shrimp DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 189mg 63%
Vitamin C 41.9mg 47%
Protein 4.8g 23.98g 38%
Fiber 7.8g 31%
Copper 0.155mg 0.379mg 25%
Phosphorus 80mg 237mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 21%
Manganese 0.391mg 0.033mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.131mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 9%
Potassium 568mg 259mg 9%
Carbs 23.54g 0.2g 8%
Magnesium 69mg 39mg 7%
Iron 1.03mg 0.51mg 7%
Calcium 128mg 70mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.743mg 5%
Folate 18µg 5%
Sodium 17mg 111mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 1%
Calories 109kcal 99kcal 1%
Fats 0.63g 0.28g 1%
Net carbs 15.74g 0.2g N/A
Zinc 1.62mg 1.64mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.002g N/A
Saturated fat 0.056g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.048g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 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?

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is better in case of low diet
Wasabi 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
23%
Wasabi
0%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Wasabi
38%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wasabi
Wasabi contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.056g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Wasabi
Wasabi is cheaper (difference - $5.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wasabi
Wasabi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( 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.

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. Wasabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168583/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.