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Shrimp vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Shrimp and Cheddar Cheese

  • Shrimp has more Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B12, and Choline, however, Cheddar Cheese is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Phosphorus.
  • Cheddar Cheese covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 92% more than Shrimp.
  • Cheddar Cheese has 9 times less Copper than Shrimp. Shrimp has 0.258mg of Copper, while Cheddar Cheese has 0.03mg.
  • Cheddar Cheese contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) and Cheese, cheddar.

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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.
Shrimp
Shrimp
6
:
4
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains more Iron +128.6%
Contains more Magnesium +37%
Contains more Potassium +123.7%
Contains more Copper +760%
Contains more Manganese +81.5%
Contains more Selenium +73.7%
Contains more Calcium +680.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.7%
Contains less Sodium -31%
Contains more Zinc +123.3%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Cheddar Cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Contains more Iron +128.6%
Contains more Magnesium +37%
Contains more Potassium +123.7%
Contains more Copper +760%
Contains more Manganese +81.5%
Contains more Selenium +73.7%
Contains more Calcium +680.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.7%
Contains less Sodium -31%
Contains more Zinc +123.3%

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.
Shrimp
Shrimp
6
:
5
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains more Vitamin E +209.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4439%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +312.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1683.3%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.029
Shrimp
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +209.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4439%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +312.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1683.3%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.029

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
1
:
4
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains more Water +93.3%
Contains more Fats +1859.4%
Contains more Carbs +103.3%
Contains more Other +52%
Equal in Protein - 22.87
Shrimp
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
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
Contains more Water +93.3%
Contains more Fats +1859.4%
Contains more Carbs +103.3%
Contains more Other +52%
Equal in Protein - 22.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
1
:
2
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2461.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.8%
Shrimp
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
Cheddar Cheese
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2461.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Cheddar Cheese Opinion
Net carbs 1.52g 3.09g Cheddar Cheese
Protein 22.78g 22.87g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 1.7g 33.31g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 1.52g 3.09g Cheddar Cheese
Calories 119kcal 404kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 0g 0.48g Shrimp
Calcium 91mg 710mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.32mg 0.14mg Shrimp
Magnesium 37mg 27mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 306mg 455mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 170mg 76mg Shrimp
Sodium 947mg 653mg Cheddar Cheese
Zinc 1.63mg 3.64mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.258mg 0.03mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.049mg 0.027mg Shrimp
Selenium 49.5µg 28.5µg Shrimp
Vitamin A 301IU 1242IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 90µg 330µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 2.2mg 0.71mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 4IU 24IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.029mg Shrimp
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.428mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 2.678mg 0.059mg Shrimp
Vitamin B5 0.519mg 0.41mg Shrimp
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.066mg Shrimp
Folate 24µg 27µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.66µg 1.1µg Shrimp
Vitamin K 0.4µg 2.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 0.904mg 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.05mg 1.206mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.95mg 1.939mg Shrimp
Lysine 2.172mg 1.025mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.665mg 0.547mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.992mg 1.074mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.067mg 1.404mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.501mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 211mg 99mg Cheddar Cheese
Trans Fat 0.035g 0.917g Shrimp
Saturated Fat 0.521g 18.867g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.135g 0.01g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.017g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0.361g 9.246g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.59g 1.421g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g 0.007g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Cheddar Cheese
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
37%
Shrimp
35%
Cheddar Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Shrimp
79%
Cheddar Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.346g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 294mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 112mg)
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?
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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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171971/nutrients
  2. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.