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Beer vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Beer and Shrimp

  • Beer contains less Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, Magnesium, Potassium, Calcium, and Iron than Shrimp.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Shrimp is 63% higher.
  • Beer is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen).

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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.
Beer
Beer
2
:
8
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Calcium +1650%
Contains more Iron +2450%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +1592.9%
Contains more Potassium +859.3%
Contains more Zinc +16300%
Contains more Copper +7480%
Contains more Manganese +312.5%
Beer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 5% 6% 3% 1% 1% 2% 2% 4%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Calcium +1650%
Contains more Iron +2450%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +1592.9%
Contains more Potassium +859.3%
Contains more Zinc +16300%
Contains more Copper +7480%
Contains more Manganese +312.5%

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.
Beer
Beer
12
:
0
Shrimp
Shrimp
Beer
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 6% 10% 3% 11% 5% 3% 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beer
Beer
3
:
2
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Carbs +1675%
Contains more Water +23.7%
Contains more Other +233.1%
Contains more Protein +5113%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Beer
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Shrimp
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more Carbs +1675%
Contains more Water +23.7%
Contains more Other +233.1%
Contains more Protein +5113%
Contains more Fats +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 3.55g 0.2g Beer
Protein 0.46g 23.98g Shrimp
Fats 0g 0.28g Shrimp
Carbs 3.55g 0.2g Beer
Calories 43kcal 99kcal Shrimp
Calcium 4mg 70mg Shrimp
Iron 0.02mg 0.51mg Shrimp
Magnesium 6mg 39mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 14mg 237mg Shrimp
Potassium 27mg 259mg Shrimp
Sodium 4mg 111mg Beer
Zinc 0.01mg 1.64mg Shrimp
Copper 0.005mg 0.379mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.008mg 0.033mg Shrimp
Selenium 0.6µg Beer
Vitamin B1 0.005mg Beer
Vitamin B2 0.025mg Beer
Vitamin B3 0.513mg Beer
Vitamin B5 0.041mg Beer
Vitamin B6 0.046mg Beer
Folate 6µg Beer
Vitamin B12 0.02µg Beer
Cholesterol 0mg 189mg Beer
Trans Fat 0g 0.002g Beer
Saturated Fat 0g 0.056g Beer
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.048g Shrimp
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.079g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g Shrimp
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beer Shrimp
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
3%
Beer
0%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
38%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.056g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beer
Beer is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.