Beef vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Beef and Shrimp different?
- Beef is richer in Iron, Zinc, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Shrimp is higher in Copper, Magnesium, and Calcium.
- Shrimp covers your daily need of Cholesterol 35% more than Beef.
- Beef contains 57 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Shrimp. Beef contains 2.734g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Shrimp contains 0.048g.
- Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat.
Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) types were 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.
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Iron
+496.1%
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Potassium
+35.9%
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Sodium
-51.4%
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Zinc
+125.6%
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Calcium
+438.5%
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Magnesium
+178.6%
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Copper
+290.7%
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Manganese
+266.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 237
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Iron
+496.1%
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Potassium
+35.9%
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Sodium
-51.4%
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Zinc
+125.6%
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Calcium
+438.5%
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Magnesium
+178.6%
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Copper
+290.7%
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Manganese
+266.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 237
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+14.9%
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Fats
+2235.7%
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Carbs
+∞%
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Water
+13.1%
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+505%
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+14.9%
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+2235.7%
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+13.1%
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+505%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+5595.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+573.4%
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Saturated Fat
-97.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+5595.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+573.4%
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Saturated Fat
-97.8%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 0.2g |
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| Protein | 27.55g | 23.98g |
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| Fats | 6.54g | 0.28g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 0.2g |
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| Calories | 169kcal | 99kcal |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 70mg |
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| Iron | 3.04mg | 0.51mg |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 39mg |
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| Phosphorus | 259mg | 237mg |
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| Potassium | 352mg | 259mg |
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| Sodium | 54mg | 111mg |
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| Zinc | 3.7mg | 1.64mg |
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| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.379mg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.033mg |
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| Selenium | 25.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 6IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.76mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.481mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.669mg |
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| Folate | 7µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 4.21µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.359mg |
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| Threonine | 1.534mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.52mg |
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| Leucine | 2.833mg |
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| Lysine | 3.178mg |
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| Methionine | 0.871mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.299mg |
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| Valine | 1.603mg |
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| Histidine | 1.244mg |
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| Cholesterol | 85mg | 189mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.375g | 0.002g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.595g | 0.056g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.015g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0.015g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.011g | 0.001g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.734g | 0.048g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.532g | 0.079g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.002g | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.349g | 0.018g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | 0.001g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Calories diet |
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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
79%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.539g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef 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.