Wheat vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between wheat and shrimp?
- Wheat is richer than shrimp in manganese, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, zinc, copper, and potassium.
- Wheat 's daily need coverage for manganese is 130% more.
- Wheat has 7 times more iron than shrimp. While wheat has 3.52mg of iron, shrimp has only 0.51mg.
- The amount of sodium in wheat is lower.
We used Wheat, durum and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) types in this article.
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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 | +269.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +66.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +590.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +45.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +153.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +114.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +9027.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +105.9% |
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 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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +782.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35465% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +47.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +75.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +579.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +616.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1138% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.7% |
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 price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 89.4µg | 163% | |
| Manganese | 3.012mg | 0.033mg | 130% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 189mg | 63% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.738mg | 42% | |
| Phosphorus | 508mg | 237mg | 39% |
| Iron | 3.52mg | 0.51mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.419mg | 35% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.419mg | 32% | |
| Magnesium | 144mg | 39mg | 25% |
| Carbs | 71.13g | 0.2g | 24% |
| Zinc | 4.16mg | 1.64mg | 23% |
| Protein | 13.68g | 23.98g | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.935mg | 19% | |
| Copper | 0.553mg | 0.379mg | 19% |
| Calories | 339kcal | 99kcal | 12% |
| Folate | 43µg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.978g | 0.079g | 6% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 111mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 431mg | 259mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 70mg | 4% |
| Fats | 2.47g | 0.28g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.454g | 0.056g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.344g | 0.048g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 71.13g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.366mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.533mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.934mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.303mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.221mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.594mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.322mg | 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?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
34%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $6.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.398g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (50)