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Butter vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Butter and Shrimp?

  • Butter is richer in Vitamin A RAE, yet Shrimp is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Copper, Choline, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Butter's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 250% higher.
  • Butter has 8 times more Vitamin A RAE than Shrimp. Butter has 684µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Shrimp has 90µg.
  • Shrimp contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Butter, without salt and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) types in this comparison.

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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.
Butter
1
:
9
Shrimp
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Calcium +279.2%
Contains more Iron +1500%
Contains more Magnesium +1750%
Contains more Phosphorus +1175%
Contains more Potassium +608.3%
Contains more Zinc +1711.1%
Contains more Copper +1512.5%
Contains more Manganese +1125%
Contains more Selenium +4850%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 1% 2% 11% 3% 2% 3% 6% 1% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Calcium +279.2%
Contains more Iron +1500%
Contains more Magnesium +1750%
Contains more Phosphorus +1175%
Contains more Potassium +608.3%
Contains more Zinc +1711.1%
Contains more Copper +1512.5%
Contains more Manganese +1125%
Contains more Selenium +4850%

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.
Butter
4
:
7
Shrimp
Contains more Vitamin A +730.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1650%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +540%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6276.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +371.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7966.7%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +876.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 2.2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 150% 47% 0% 0% 2% 8% 1% 7% 1% 3% 22% 18%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 44% 3% 0% 8% 6% 51% 32% 56% 18% 208% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +730.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1650%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +540%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6276.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +371.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7966.7%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +876.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 2.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butter
1
:
4
Shrimp
Contains more Fats +4671.2%
Contains more Protein +2580%
Contains more Carbs +2433.3%
Contains more Water +298.9%
Contains more Other +6000%
81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 g
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
Contains more Fats +4671.2%
Contains more Protein +2580%
Contains more Carbs +2433.3%
Contains more Water +298.9%
Contains more Other +6000%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butter
2
:
1
Shrimp
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6390.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +410.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 50.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.01 g
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6390.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +410.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 1.52g Shrimp
Protein 0.85g 22.78g Shrimp
Fats 81.11g 1.7g Butter
Carbs 0.06g 1.52g Shrimp
Calories 717kcal 119kcal Butter
Sugar 0.06g 0g Shrimp
Calcium 24mg 91mg Shrimp
Iron 0.02mg 0.32mg Shrimp
Magnesium 2mg 37mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 24mg 306mg Shrimp
Potassium 24mg 170mg Shrimp
Sodium 11mg 947mg Butter
Zinc 0.09mg 1.63mg Shrimp
Copper 0.016mg 0.258mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.004mg 0.049mg Shrimp
Selenium 1µg 49.5µg Shrimp
Vitamin A 2499IU 301IU Butter
Vitamin A RAE 684µg 90µg Butter
Vitamin E 2.32mg 2.2mg Butter
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Shrimp
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Shrimp
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.032mg Shrimp
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.024mg Butter
Vitamin B3 0.042mg 2.678mg Shrimp
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.519mg Shrimp
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.242mg Shrimp
Folate 3µg 24µg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 1.66µg Shrimp
Vitamin K 7µg 0.4µg Butter
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.26mg Shrimp
Threonine 0.038mg 0.904mg Shrimp
Isoleucine 0.051mg 1.05mg Shrimp
Leucine 0.083mg 1.95mg Shrimp
Lysine 0.067mg 2.172mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.021mg 0.665mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.041mg 0.992mg Shrimp
Valine 0.057mg 1.067mg Shrimp
Histidine 0.023mg 0.501mg Shrimp
Cholesterol 215mg 211mg Shrimp
Trans Fat 0.035g Butter
Saturated Fat 50.489g 0.521g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.141g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.135g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 23.43g 0.361g Butter
Polyunsaturated fat 3.01g 0.59g Butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.166g Butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g Butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
21%
Butter
37%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Butter
74%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 49.968g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 936mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter
Butter is cheaper (difference - $5.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/nutrients
  2. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171971/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.