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Lamb vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lamb and Shrimp

  • Lamb has more Zinc, Iron, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Shrimp has more Copper, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Lamb covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 44% more than Shrimp.
  • Lamb contains 19 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Shrimp. While Lamb contains 1.51g of Polyunsaturated fat, Shrimp contains only 0.079g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Shrimp is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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.
Lamb
Lamb
5
:
5
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Iron +268.6%
Contains more Potassium +19.7%
Contains less Sodium -35.1%
Contains more Zinc +172%
Contains more Calcium +311.8%
Contains more Magnesium +69.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.1%
Contains more Copper +218.5%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Contains more Iron +268.6%
Contains more Potassium +19.7%
Contains less Sodium -35.1%
Contains more Zinc +172%
Contains more Calcium +311.8%
Contains more Magnesium +69.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.1%
Contains more Copper +218.5%
Contains more Manganese +50%

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.
Lamb
Lamb
12
:
0
Shrimp
Shrimp
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
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
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
3
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Fats +7378.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +38.4%
Contains more Other +47.6%
Equal in Protein - 23.98
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 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 +7378.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +38.4%
Contains more Other +47.6%
Equal in Protein - 23.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
1
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18275%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1811.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Shrimp
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18275%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1811.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb Shrimp
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Lamb Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.2g Shrimp
Protein 24.52g 23.98g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 0.28g Lamb
Carbs 0g 0.2g Shrimp
Calories 294kcal 99kcal Lamb
Calcium 17mg 70mg Shrimp
Iron 1.88mg 0.51mg Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 39mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 188mg 237mg Shrimp
Potassium 310mg 259mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 111mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 1.64mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.379mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.022mg 0.033mg Shrimp
Selenium 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg Lamb
Folate 18µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 189mg Lamb
Trans Fat 0.002g Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 0.056g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 0.048g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.079g Lamb
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Shrimp
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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb 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
52%
Lamb
0%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
38%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.774g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $4.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb 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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.