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Turkey meat vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Turkey meat and Shrimp?

  • Turkey meat is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, yet Shrimp is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin E , and Phosphorus.
  • Turkey meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 43% more.
  • Turkey meat has 12 times more Vitamin B2 than Shrimp. While Turkey meat has 0.281mg of Vitamin B2, Shrimp has only 0.024mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Turkey meat is lower.

We used Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) types in this article.

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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.
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
4
:
6
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Iron +240.6%
Contains more Potassium +40.6%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Contains more Zinc +52.1%
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains more Magnesium +23.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.2%
Contains more Copper +177.4%
Contains more Manganese +250%
Contains more Selenium +66.1%
Turkey meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Contains more Iron +240.6%
Contains more Potassium +40.6%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Contains more Zinc +52.1%
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains more Magnesium +23.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.2%
Contains more Copper +177.4%
Contains more Manganese +250%
Contains more Selenium +66.1%

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.
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
6
:
5
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1070.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +257.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +671.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +3042.9%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Turkey meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1070.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +257.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +671.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +3042.9%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
2
:
3
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Protein +25.3%
Contains more Fats +334.7%
Contains more Carbs +2433.3%
Contains more Water +12.7%
Contains more Other +408.3%
Turkey meat
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
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
Contains more Protein +25.3%
Contains more Fats +334.7%
Contains more Carbs +2433.3%
Contains more Water +12.7%
Contains more Other +408.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
2
:
1
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +633.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +259.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.8%
Turkey meat
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
Shrimp
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +633.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +259.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 1.52g Shrimp
Protein 28.55g 22.78g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 1.7g Turkey meat
Carbs 0.06g 1.52g Shrimp
Calories 189kcal 119kcal Turkey meat
Calcium 14mg 91mg Shrimp
Iron 1.09mg 0.32mg Turkey meat
Magnesium 30mg 37mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 223mg 306mg Shrimp
Potassium 239mg 170mg Turkey meat
Sodium 103mg 947mg Turkey meat
Zinc 2.48mg 1.63mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.093mg 0.258mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.014mg 0.049mg Shrimp
Selenium 29.8µg 49.5µg Shrimp
Vitamin A 39IU 301IU Shrimp
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 90µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 0.07mg 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 15IU 4IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.1µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.032mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.024mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 2.678mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.519mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.242mg Turkey meat
Folate 9µg 24µg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 1.66µg Shrimp
Vitamin K 0µg 0.4µg Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.26mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg 0.904mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg 1.05mg Shrimp
Leucine 1.925mg 1.95mg Shrimp
Lysine 2.282mg 2.172mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg 0.665mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.992mg Shrimp
Valine 0.902mg 1.067mg Shrimp
Histidine 0.749mg 0.501mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 109mg 211mg Turkey meat
Trans Fat 0.101g 0.035g Shrimp
Saturated Fat 2.155g 0.521g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.141g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.135g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.012g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 0.361g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 0.59g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0.012g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat Shrimp
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
50%
Turkey meat
37%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
74%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 844mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.634g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/nutrients
  2. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171971/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.