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Shrimp vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Shrimp and Liver

  • Liver has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Copper, and Vitamin B3 than Shrimp.
  • Liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 709% more.
  • Shrimp contains 19 times more Sodium than Liver. Shrimp contains 947mg of Sodium, while Liver contains 49mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised.

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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
4
:
6
Liver
Contains more Calcium +810%
Contains more Magnesium +164.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +27%
Contains more Potassium +13.3%
Contains more Iron +5500%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Zinc +312.3%
Contains more Copper +145.7%
Contains more Manganese +512.2%
Contains more Selenium +36.4%
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 3% 673% 10% 104% 14% 7% 184% 212% 40% 369%
Contains more Calcium +810%
Contains more Magnesium +164.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +27%
Contains more Potassium +13.3%
Contains more Iron +5500%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Zinc +312.3%
Contains more Copper +145.7%
Contains more Manganese +512.2%
Contains more Selenium +36.4%

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
3
:
9
Liver
Contains more Vitamin A +5879.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +706.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +9050%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +215%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +819.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.5%
Contains more Folate +579.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1024.7%
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 1080% 0% 0% 79% 65% 507% 159% 287% 132% 123% 2334% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +5879.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +706.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +9050%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +215%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +819.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.5%
Contains more Folate +579.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1024.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
2
:
3
Liver
Contains more Water +11.3%
Contains more Other +62.7%
Contains more Protein +14.2%
Contains more Fats +158.8%
Contains more Carbs +147.4%
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Water +11.3%
Contains more Other +62.7%
Contains more Protein +14.2%
Contains more Fats +158.8%
Contains more Carbs +147.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
1
:
2
Liver
Contains less Saturated Fat -63%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +74.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78%
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +74.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shrimp Liver
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Shrimp Liver Opinion
Net carbs 1.52g 3.76g Liver
Protein 22.78g 26.02g Liver
Fats 1.7g 4.4g Liver
Carbs 1.52g 3.76g Liver
Calories 119kcal 165kcal Liver
Calcium 91mg 10mg Shrimp
Iron 0.32mg 17.92mg Liver
Magnesium 37mg 14mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 306mg 241mg Shrimp
Potassium 170mg 150mg Shrimp
Sodium 947mg 49mg Liver
Zinc 1.63mg 6.72mg Liver
Copper 0.258mg 0.634mg Liver
Manganese 0.049mg 0.3mg Liver
Selenium 49.5µg 67.5µg Liver
Vitamin A 301IU 17997IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 90µg 5405µg Liver
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg Shrimp
Vitamin C 0mg 23.6mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.258mg Liver
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 2.196mg Liver
Vitamin B3 2.678mg 8.435mg Liver
Vitamin B5 0.519mg 4.774mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.57mg Liver
Folate 24µg 163µg Liver
Vitamin B12 1.66µg 18.67µg Liver
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.366mg Liver
Threonine 0.904mg 1.107mg Liver
Isoleucine 1.05mg 1.32mg Liver
Leucine 1.95mg 2.319mg Liver
Lysine 2.172mg 2.007mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.665mg 0.645mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.992mg 1.274mg Liver
Valine 1.067mg 1.607mg Liver
Histidine 0.501mg 0.708mg Liver
Cholesterol 211mg 355mg Shrimp
Trans Fat 0.035g Liver
Saturated Fat 0.521g 1.41g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g 0.03g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.135g 0g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.04g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.361g 0.63g Liver
Polyunsaturated fat 0.59g 1.05g Liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Liver
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
397%
Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Shrimp
161%
Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.889g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 898mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $6.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver 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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171971/nutrients
  2. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.