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Beef broiled vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Beef broiled and Shrimp different?

  • Beef broiled is higher in Zinc, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Shrimp is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Zinc from Beef broiled is 42% higher.
  • Beef broiled contains 139 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Shrimp. While Beef broiled contains 6.668g of Monounsaturated Fat, Shrimp contains only 0.048g.
  • Shrimp has less Saturated Fat.

Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) are the varieties used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
Shrimp
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 21% 23% 19% 126% 45% 102% 14% 4.3% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.8%
Contains more IronIron +409.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +284.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +85.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +288.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +345.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +175%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.54% 2.4% 0% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
Shrimp
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Shrimp
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24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more FatsFats +5403.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +28.2%
Contains more OtherOther +77.9%
~equal in Protein ~23.98g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 51% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.484 g
Shrimp
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31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +13791.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +512.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef broiled Shrimp
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Beef broiled Shrimp Opinion
Calories 250kcal 99kcal Beef broiled
Protein 25.93g 23.98g Beef broiled
Fats 15.41g 0.28g Beef broiled
Net carbs 0g 0.2g Shrimp
Carbs 0g 0.2g Shrimp
Cholesterol 88mg 189mg Beef broiled
Vitamin D 2IU Beef broiled
Magnesium 21mg 39mg Shrimp
Calcium 18mg 70mg Shrimp
Potassium 318mg 259mg Beef broiled
Iron 2.6mg 0.51mg Beef broiled
Copper 0.085mg 0.379mg Shrimp
Zinc 6.31mg 1.64mg Beef broiled
Phosphorus 198mg 237mg Shrimp
Sodium 72mg 111mg Beef broiled
Vitamin A 9IU Beef broiled
Vitamin A 3µg Beef broiled
Vitamin E 0.12mg Beef broiled
Manganese 0.012mg 0.033mg Shrimp
Selenium 21.5µg Beef broiled
Vitamin B1 0.046mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B2 0.176mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B3 5.378mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B5 0.658mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B6 0.382mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B12 2.64µg Beef broiled
Vitamin K 1.2µg Beef broiled
Folate 9µg Beef broiled
Trans Fat 0.572g 0.002g Shrimp
Choline 82.4mg Beef broiled
Saturated Fat 5.895g 0.056g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 6.668g 0.048g Beef broiled
Polyunsaturated fat 0.484g 0.079g Beef broiled
Tryptophan 0.094mg Beef broiled
Threonine 0.72mg Beef broiled
Isoleucine 0.822mg Beef broiled
Leucine 1.45mg Beef broiled
Lysine 1.54mg Beef broiled
Methionine 0.478mg Beef broiled
Phenylalanine 0.725mg Beef broiled
Valine 0.914mg Beef broiled
Histidine 0.604mg Beef broiled
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g 0.001g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0.001g Beef broiled
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g 0g Beef broiled
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef broiled Shrimp
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
51%
Beef broiled
0%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Beef broiled
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 - 5.839g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled 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. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.