Flour vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between flour and shrimp
- Flour has more iron and manganese; however, shrimp is richer in copper, phosphorus, zinc, and calcium.
- Shrimp's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 63% more.
- Flour contains 21 times more manganese than shrimp. Flour contains 0.682mg of manganese, while shrimp contains 0.033mg.
- Flour contains less sodium.
- Flour has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of flour is 72, while the glycemic index of shrimp is 50.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached 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 more IronIron | +809.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1966.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +77.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +366.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +142.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +163.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +134.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +119.4% |
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 Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +250% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38055% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +132.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +523.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +163% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +81.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +422.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.9% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.785mg | 65% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 189mg | 63% |
| Selenium | 33.9µg | 62% | |
| Iron | 4.64mg | 0.51mg | 52% |
| Folate | 183µg | 46% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.494mg | 38% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.904mg | 37% | |
| Manganese | 0.682mg | 0.033mg | 28% |
| Protein | 10.33g | 23.98g | 27% |
| Copper | 0.144mg | 0.379mg | 26% |
| Carbs | 76.31g | 0.2g | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 237mg | 18% |
| Calories | 364kcal | 99kcal | 13% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 11% | |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 1.64mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.438mg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 15mg | 70mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 111mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 259mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 39mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.044mg | 3% | |
| Choline | 10.4mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.413g | 0.079g | 2% |
| Fats | 0.98g | 0.28g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 73.61g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.155g | 0.056g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.087g | 0.048g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.357mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.71mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.415mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.23mg | 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?
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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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38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.099g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Flour is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flour is relatively richer in vitamins