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Beef vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Beef and Shrimp different?

  • Beef is higher in Zinc, Vitamin B12, Iron, and Vitamin B3, however, Shrimp is richer in Selenium, Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Shrimp is 51% higher.
  • Beef contains 11 times more Saturated Fat than Shrimp. While Beef contains 5.895g of Saturated Fat, Shrimp contains only 0.521g.

Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been 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.
Beef
4
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6
Shrimp
Contains more Iron +712.5%
Contains more Potassium +87.1%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Contains more Zinc +287.1%
Contains more Calcium +405.6%
Contains more Magnesium +76.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.5%
Contains more Copper +203.5%
Contains more Manganese +308.3%
Contains more Selenium +130.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 98% 15% 85% 29% 10% 173% 29% 2% 118%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Contains more Iron +712.5%
Contains more Potassium +87.1%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Contains more Zinc +287.1%
Contains more Calcium +405.6%
Contains more Magnesium +76.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.5%
Contains more Copper +203.5%
Contains more Manganese +308.3%
Contains more Selenium +130.2%

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.
Beef
7
:
4
Shrimp
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +59%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +3244.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +1733.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 12% 41% 101% 40% 89% 7% 331% 3%
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 B1 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +59%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +3244.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +1733.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Folate +166.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef
2
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3
Shrimp
Contains more Protein +13.8%
Contains more Fats +806.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +23.4%
Contains more Other +258.8%
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
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 +13.8%
Contains more Fats +806.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +23.4%
Contains more Other +258.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef
1
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2
Shrimp
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1747.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.9%
45% 51% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.484 g
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1747.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef Shrimp
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 Beef Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.52g Shrimp
Protein 25.93g 22.78g Beef
Fats 15.41g 1.7g Beef
Carbs 0g 1.52g Shrimp
Calories 250kcal 119kcal Beef
Calcium 18mg 91mg Shrimp
Iron 2.6mg 0.32mg Beef
Magnesium 21mg 37mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 198mg 306mg Shrimp
Potassium 318mg 170mg Beef
Sodium 72mg 947mg Beef
Zinc 6.31mg 1.63mg Beef
Copper 0.085mg 0.258mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.012mg 0.049mg Shrimp
Selenium 21.5µg 49.5µg Shrimp
Vitamin A 9IU 301IU Shrimp
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 90µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 0.12mg 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 2IU 4IU Shrimp
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Shrimp
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.032mg Beef
Vitamin B2 0.176mg 0.024mg Beef
Vitamin B3 5.378mg 2.678mg Beef
Vitamin B5 0.658mg 0.519mg Beef
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.242mg Beef
Folate 9µg 24µg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 2.64µg 1.66µg Beef
Vitamin K 1.2µg 0.4µg Beef
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.26mg Shrimp
Threonine 0.72mg 0.904mg Shrimp
Isoleucine 0.822mg 1.05mg Shrimp
Leucine 1.45mg 1.95mg Shrimp
Lysine 1.54mg 2.172mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.478mg 0.665mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0.992mg Shrimp
Valine 0.914mg 1.067mg Shrimp
Histidine 0.604mg 0.501mg Beef
Cholesterol 88mg 211mg Beef
Trans Fat 0.572g 0.035g Shrimp
Saturated Fat 5.895g 0.521g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.141g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.135g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0.012g Beef
Monounsaturated Fat 6.668g 0.361g Beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.484g 0.59g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.012g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef 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
52%
Beef
37%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Beef
74%
Shrimp

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 - 5.374g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 875mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef
Beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef
Beef is cheaper (difference - $5)
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. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.