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Cheddar Cheese vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cheddar Cheese and Shrimp

  • Cheddar Cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Shrimp is richer in Copper, and Potassium.
  • Cheddar Cheese covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 94% more than Shrimp.
  • Shrimp has 18 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Cheddar Cheese. Cheddar Cheese has 1.421g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Shrimp has 0.079g.
  • Shrimp contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cheddar 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.
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
4
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6
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Calcium +914.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +92%
Contains more Zinc +122%
Contains more Iron +264.3%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Potassium +240.8%
Contains less Sodium -83%
Contains more Copper +1163.3%
Contains more Manganese +22.2%
Cheddar Cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Contains more Calcium +914.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +92%
Contains more Zinc +122%
Contains more Iron +264.3%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Potassium +240.8%
Contains less Sodium -83%
Contains more Copper +1163.3%
Contains more Manganese +22.2%

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.
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
12
:
0
Shrimp
Shrimp
Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Shrimp
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
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
3
:
2
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Fats +11796.4%
Contains more Carbs +1445%
Contains more Other +206.6%
Contains more Water +100.8%
Equal in Protein - 23.98
Cheddar Cheese
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Shrimp
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 +11796.4%
Contains more Carbs +1445%
Contains more Other +206.6%
Contains more Water +100.8%
Equal in Protein - 23.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
2
:
1
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19162.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1698.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Cheddar Cheese
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Shrimp
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19162.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1698.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 0.2g Cheddar Cheese
Protein 22.87g 23.98g Shrimp
Fats 33.31g 0.28g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 0.2g Cheddar Cheese
Calories 404kcal 99kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 0.48g Shrimp
Calcium 710mg 70mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 0.51mg Shrimp
Magnesium 27mg 39mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 455mg 237mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 259mg Shrimp
Sodium 653mg 111mg Shrimp
Zinc 3.64mg 1.64mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.379mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.027mg 0.033mg Shrimp
Selenium 28.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B2 0.428mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B5 0.41mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg Cheddar Cheese
Folate 27µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 189mg Cheddar Cheese
Trans Fat 0.917g 0.002g Shrimp
Saturated Fat 18.867g 0.056g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.001g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 0.048g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.079g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.002g Cheddar Cheese
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
Cheddar Cheese 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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
0%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
38%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 542mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.811g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.