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Shrimp vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Shrimp and Lamb

  • Shrimp has more Selenium, and Phosphorus, while Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Shrimp covers your daily need of Selenium 42% more than Lamb.
  • Shrimp contains 13 times more Sodium than Lamb. While Shrimp contains 947mg of Sodium, Lamb contains only 72mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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
6
:
4
Lamb
Contains more Calcium +435.3%
Contains more Magnesium +60.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.8%
Contains more Copper +116.8%
Contains more Manganese +122.7%
Contains more Selenium +87.5%
Contains more Iron +487.5%
Contains more Potassium +82.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Contains more Zinc +173.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +435.3%
Contains more Magnesium +60.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.8%
Contains more Copper +116.8%
Contains more Manganese +122.7%
Contains more Selenium +87.5%
Contains more Iron +487.5%
Contains more Potassium +82.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Contains more Zinc +173.6%

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
4
:
6
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.2%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +941.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1050%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.2%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +941.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1050%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
3
:
2
Lamb
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +33.2%
Contains more Other +197.6%
Contains more Fats +1131.8%
Equal in Protein - 24.52
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +33.2%
Contains more Other +197.6%
Contains more Fats +1131.8%
Equal in Protein - 24.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
1
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2
Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2343.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +155.9%
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2343.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +155.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Lamb Opinion
Net carbs 1.52g 0g Shrimp
Protein 22.78g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 1.7g 20.94g Lamb
Carbs 1.52g 0g Shrimp
Calories 119kcal 294kcal Lamb
Calcium 91mg 17mg Shrimp
Iron 0.32mg 1.88mg Lamb
Magnesium 37mg 23mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 306mg 188mg Shrimp
Potassium 170mg 310mg Lamb
Sodium 947mg 72mg Lamb
Zinc 1.63mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.258mg 0.119mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.049mg 0.022mg Shrimp
Selenium 49.5µg 26.4µg Shrimp
Vitamin A 301IU 0IU Shrimp
Vitamin A RAE 90µg 0µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 2.2mg 0.14mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 4IU 2IU Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.1mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 2.678mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.519mg 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.13mg Shrimp
Folate 24µg 18µg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 1.66µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 0.4µg 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 0.904mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.05mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.95mg 1.908mg Shrimp
Lysine 2.172mg 2.166mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.665mg 0.629mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.992mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 1.067mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.501mg 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 211mg 97mg Lamb
Trans Fat 0.035g Lamb
Saturated Fat 0.521g 8.83g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g 0g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.135g 0g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.361g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 0.59g 1.51g Lamb
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Shrimp
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.309g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 875mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.